Rio Pardo is a river flowing through the state of São Paulo, Brazil, in the southeastern region of the country. The river passes near the municipality of São José do Rio Pardo, a town situated at an elevation of 676 meters, which gives the surrounding watershed a moderately elevated character typical of the interior São Paulo plateau. The river supports a diverse community of native South American freshwater species and draws anglers seeking the thrill of pursuing powerful, hard-fighting fish in a tropical river environment.