Fishing near Rorainópolis, Roraima

Rorainópolis sits in the southern tip of Roraima state, where Amazonian rainforest dominates the landscape and a network of rivers, igarapés, and lagoons defines life on the water. The Rio Anauá and Rio Jauaperi are the marquee waterways close to town, while the Rio Itapará — with more than 100 lakes along its course — draws anglers for multi-day expeditions. Peacock bass are the primary target, and catches of redtail catfish, vampire fish (payara), and silver arowana round out what these blackwater systems produce.