Fishing near Ponta Grossa, Paraná

Ponta Grossa sits on the Campos Gerais plateau in central Paraná, surrounded by a network of rivers that draw local anglers year-round. The Rio Tibagi, Rio Pitangui, Rio Verde, and Rio Congonhas are among the closest waters to the city, while the Rio Ponta Grossa — a stream within the state — is known locally for trahira and small-scaled pacu. Freshwater fishing on these rivers is the dominant recreational pursuit in the region.