Fishing near Ilhéus, Bahia

Ilhéus sits on the southern Bahia coast where rivers meet the Atlantic, giving anglers access to both inshore saltwater and a network of freshwater rivers. The city is known locally for sport fishing, and the Rio Cachoeira, Rio Almada and Rio Santana run close to the urban area, while the broader region holds numerous other rivers. Fishing tournaments are part of the city's calendar year-round.