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Fishing near Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

Belo Horizonte sits in the heart of Minas Gerais, surrounded by a network of rivers and ribeirões that draw local anglers year-round. The Rio das Velhas and Rio Paraopeba are the most accessible freshwater options near the city, while the Represa de Três Marias — a vast reservoir on the Rio São Francisco — is the marquee destination for sport fishing in the state, known for its blue peacock bass (tucunaré azul).

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais and what's needed to catch them.

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Dourado branco

Dourado branco

Salminus hilarii

Nile Tilapia

Nile Tilapia

Oreochromis niloticus

Common Carp

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Corimbatá

Corimbatá

Prochilodus vimboides

Trairão

Trairão

Hoplias intermedius

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