Fishing near Cajazeiras, Paraíba

Cajazeiras sits in the sertão of western Paraíba, a semi-arid region where fishing revolves around the açudes — large reservoirs built to store water through the dry season. The closest water to the city is the Açude Lagoa do Arroz, and the Rio do Peixe runs nearby, while the larger Açude Engenheiro Ávidos (on the Rio Piranhas) draws anglers from across the region. Freshwater fishing in these reservoirs and rivers is the backbone of local recreational angling.