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Fishing near Bacabal, Maranhão


Bacabal sits on the banks of the Rio Mearim in central Maranhão, with the Rio Ipixuna running just a few kilometres away. The Mearim is one of the state's principal fishing rivers, and the network of igarapés and várzea waters surrounding the city gives local anglers year-round access to freshwater fishing without travelling far from town.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are in Bacabal, Maranhão and what's needed to catch them.

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