Fishing near Camaragibe, Pernambuco

Camaragibe sits in the metropolitan region of Recife, Pernambuco, surrounded by several rivers that draw local anglers. The Rio Capibaribe, which runs close to the city, is the centerpiece of the region's sport-fishing scene — Recife and the Capibaribe are nationally recognized for urban tarpon (camurupim) fishing, with specialized guide operations working these waters. Beyond tarpon, the area's rivers and small lakes hold a range of species that keep freshwater anglers busy year-round.