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Fishing in Amazon River
3 species across 4 spots
Amazon River offers fishing across 4 spots with 3 species in freshwater waters. Suitable for intermediate to expert anglers.
Best months: April-june, June‑september, September‑november, January to april
Top Spots
Casiquiare River (Orinoco Basin)1 species
A natural canal linking the Orinoco and Amazon basins; the mixed water types create perfect feeding grounds.
Amazon River – Manaus1 species
World‑renowned for massive Zungaro dorado that congregate in the main channel near Manaus during the low‑water season.
Rio Orinoco – Casiquiare Canal1 species
The unique link between Orinoco and Amazon basins creates a hotspot for dorado during the late rainy season.
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Species
4
Spots
Species
3
Pyrrhulina obermulleri
Pyrrhulina obermulleri
freshwater
Casiquiare River (Orinoco Basin)
Zungaro dorado
Brachyplatystoma rousseauxii
freshwater
Amazon River – ManausRio Orinoco – Casiquiare Canal
Priocharax phasma
Priocharax phasma
freshwater
Amazon River – Nanay Tributary (Iquitos)