Productive spots are consistently found where structure creates ambush points. Deep pools at bends in the stream, areas with submerged logs and root masses, and the mouths of smaller tributaries are all reliable. The undercut banks beneath dense riparian vegetation are prime locations for peacock bass and arowana. The confluence zone where Igarapé Oriente flows into a larger river is a major hotspot, as it acts as a funnel for baitfish and attracts larger predators.