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Fishing in
Brazil 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
🌙Fishing Times 2026Best fishing times
·Brazil-14.24°, -51.93°
Trip types in Brasilien
01
Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Local tour operators or state fisheries authorities
- Cost
- approx. 4€ (bank fishing) to 12€ (boat fishing) per year
- Validity
- 1 year valid throughout the entire national territory; alternatively 1 month per state
- Available online?
- Yes
Violations of catch limits are sometimes penalized drastically. Be sure to observe local regulations
Buy fishing license for Brazil online
Official authority website
Book fishing tours in Brazil
Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
02
Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- Locally varying closed seasons per state. Specific dates for 2026 difficult to find online - coordinate with local guides on site
- Catch limits
- Personal use only: as much fish as can be consumed. With fishing license, max. 1 fish under 30 kg weight may be kept
- Prohibited methods
- No specific information available
- Catch & Release
- Recommended to preserve fish stocks
The Piracema closed season is strict! During this period, any fishing is prohibited in many waters. Exact dates vary by state.
03
Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Amazonas and Rio Negro (Peacock Bass/Tucunaré, Pirarucu/Arapaima, Piranha, Payara, Bicuda)
- —Pantanal - Paraguay and Cuiabá River (Golden Dorado, Pacu, Pintado Wels, Trahira)
- —Bahia / Royal Charlotte Bank (Blaue Marline up to über 600 kg, Weiße Marline)
- —Rio Negro Zuflüsse (Juma, Uatumã, Tapajós) für Trophy Peacock Bass
- —Nordostküste - Natal, João Pessoa, Cabedelo (Tarpon, Snook, Jack Crevalle, Tuna)
- —Ilha Grande and Angra dos Reis (Mahi-Mahi, Gelbflossen-Thun, Barracuda)
Target fish
Freshwater
Amazon, Rio Negro, Pantanal with excellent conditions for sport fishing
Saltwater
Bahia, Royal Charlotte Bank and coastal waters for marlin and other big-game fish
No specific information available - usually included in tours
Best season: December to February optimal for big-game fishing. January ideal for Amazon region (lower probability of rain). Generally: dry season preferred
04
Practical Information
- Equipment
- Conventional fishing gear usually included in excursions. Fly fishers can bring their own equipment. High-quality reels and lines recommended
- Fishing guides
- Highly recommended, especially for Amazon tours. Local guides know current regulations and waters
- Transport
- Multi-day fishing trips to the Amazon with accommodation and meals can be booked
- Safety
- Professional guides are essential for safety reasons. Especially necessary on the Amazon
- Customs & taking fish home
- Fishing excursions usually organized all-inclusive. Personal documentation recommended
05
Cost Overview
License fees
4€ to 12€ per year
Guide prices
No specific information available - usually included in tours
Daily budget
Highly dependent on accommodation and tour type - multi-day Amazon tours are package deals
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