Fishing near Cuiabá, Mato Grosso

Cuiabá, the capital of Mato Grosso, sits at the gateway to the Pantanal — the world's largest tropical wetland — and the Rio Cuiabá runs right through the region. The river and its surrounding waters are known for Golden Dorado, Pintado catfish, and Pacu, drawing anglers from across Brazil and abroad. The Represa do Rio Manso and the upper stretches of the Rio Cuiabá are among the marquee destinations within reach of the city.

Top waters to fish near Cuiabá

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Barbado

Pinirampus pirinampu

Canivete

Leporinus striatus

Caribe boca de locha

Pygocentrus nattereri

Corvina de río

Plagioscion ternetzi

Cucharón

Sorubim lima

Dama

Salminus brasiliensis

Pacú

Piaractus mesopotamicus

Palometa picuda

Serrasalmus marginatus

Piraputanga

Brycon hilarii

Sábalo

Prochilodus lineatus

Tarango

Hoplias malabaricus

Aracu cabeça gorda

Leporinus friderici

Hoplias mbigua

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