Fishing near Tartarugalzinho, Amapá

Tartarugalzinho sits in eastern Amapá, roughly 230 kilometres from Macapá, and takes its name from the river that runs through it. The Rio Tartarugalzinho and the nearby Rio Tartarugal Grande are the most accessible waters for local anglers, while lakes such as Lago dos Botos and Lago Novo lie within reach for those willing to travel further. The broader municipality also encompasses part of the Lago Piratuba Biological Reserve, shaping how and where fishing is practised across the region.