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Fishing near Palmas, Tocantins

Palmas, the capital of Tocantins, sits alongside the Rio Tocantins and serves as the gateway to some of central Brazil's most productive freshwater fishing. The Rio Tocantins itself — known for its mix of fast and slow currents — holds payara, peacock bass, pacu, and sardinatas reachable from shore or by boat. The nearby Lago de Palmas adds azul peacock bass, wolf fish, payara, and apapá. Guided multi-day expeditions also run from Palmas to the Araguaia River, home to over 250 fish species including pirarara, piraíba, and tucunaré.

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Tucunaré

Tucunaré

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