Fishing near Brasília, Distrito Federal

Brasília sits on the central Brazilian plateau within the Distrito Federal, surrounded by cerrado waterways that feed into several river systems. Lago Paranoá, an urban reservoir right in the city, is the most accessible fishing spot and draws anglers year-round for tucunaré (peacock bass) and tilápia. Rivers fanning out from the DF — including the Rio Corumbá, Rio Maranhão, and Rio Pipiripau — extend the options for those willing to travel further into the cerrado.

Top waters to fish near Brasília

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are in Brasília, Distrito Federal and what's needed to catch them.

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Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Nile Tilapia

Oreochromis niloticus

Tarango

Hoplias malabaricus

Tilápia

Coptodon rendalli

Tucunaré

Cichla pinima

Piau

Leporinus tigrinus

Leporinus octomaculatus

Leporinus taeniofasciatus

Aracu cabeça gorda

Leporinus friderici

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