Fishing near Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo

Cachoeiro de Itapemirim sits in southern Espírito Santo along the Rio Itapemirim, a river that runs directly through the city and anchors the local freshwater fishing scene. The surrounding region is laced with tributaries — including the Rio Muqui do Norte, Rio Novo, and Rio Castelo — giving anglers a range of riverine environments to explore. Freshwater species such as tilápia, aracu, and native catfish draw recreational fishers to the banks and backwaters year-round.