Fishing near Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul

Santa Maria sits in the central region of Rio Grande do Sul, surrounded by a network of rivers that form the backbone of local freshwater fishing. The Rio Vacacaí-Mirim runs close to the city, while the larger Rio Vacacaí and Rio Jacuí are the marquee destinations for anglers in the region, drawing those after the native species typical of the Pampas river systems.

Top waters to fish near Santa Maria

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul and what's needed to catch them.

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Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Peixe-rei

Odontesthes argentinensis

Caribe boca de locha

Pygocentrus nattereri

Cucharón

Sorubim lima

Dama

Salminus brasiliensis

Leporinus lacustris

Mangrullo

Pseudoplatystoma corruscans

Sábalo

Prochilodus lineatus

Cíclido pavorreal de kelber

Cichla kelberi

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