Fishing near Campinas, São Paulo

Campinas sits in the interior of São Paulo state, surrounded by a network of rivers and ribeirões that give local anglers plenty of accessible freshwater options. The Rio Atibaia and Rio Capivari run close to the city, while the Rio Jaguarí and Rio de Piracicaba are within easy reach. Alongside river fishing, the area has a well-established pesqueiro (pay-to-fish pond) culture, with spots like Aveiro and Recanto do Tambaqui drawing regulars looking for tambaqui, pacu, and sorubim catfish without travelling far.