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Fishing near Criciúma, Santa Catarina

Criciúma sits in the coal-mining heartland of southern Santa Catarina, surrounded by a network of rivers that draw local anglers year-round. The closest water is the Rio Mãe Luzia, just a few kilometres from the city, while the Rio Urussanga, Rio São Bento and Rio Ronco D'Água are also within easy reach. Freshwater fishing on these rivers is the dominant recreational pursuit in the region.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are in Criciúma, Santa Catarina and what's needed to catch them.

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Cambriaçu

Cambriaçu

Centropomus parallelus

Lebrancho

Lebrancho

Mugil liza

Tarango

Tarango

Hoplias malabaricus

Bluefish

Bluefish

Pomatomus saltatrix

Common Carp

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Dama

Dama

Salminus brasiliensis

Nile Tilapia

Nile Tilapia

Oreochromis niloticus

Peixe-rei

Peixe-rei

Odontesthes argentinensis

Sábalo

Sábalo

Prochilodus lineatus

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