Fishing near São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul

São Leopoldo sits in the Vale do Rio dos Sinos, in the metropolitan region of Porto Alegre, with the Rio dos Sinos running directly through the city. That river is the focal point of local fishing, while the broader network of the Rio Jacuí, Rio Gravataí, and the vast Lagoa dos Patos draws anglers from across the region. Sport fishing is an active part of local culture here, with organized tournaments held in the city itself.