Productive areas are consistently associated with physical structure. Key spots include confluences where the Rio Surpresa meets the Rio Novo, as these areas create current seams and nutrient-rich zones that attract baitfish and predators. Submerged timber, fallen trees (known as "galhadas"), and logjams are prime targets for Peacock Bass. Undercut banks along deeper channels, especially those shaded by overhanging vegetation, hold large fish. Sandbars and points that create current breaks are also reliable areas to find actively feeding fish.