The Sportfishing Calendar of the Brazilian Pantanal - that starts on March 1st and finishes on October 31st - can be divided in four different periods:

(1) from March to May
(2) June and July
(3) August and September
(4) October

(1) From March to May
The Pantanal starts to decrease its water level during this period. The best option for fishing is the Pacu (Colossoma Mitrei), that is fished by two ways: by "batida", on the border of the river, with fishing rod of bamboo and baits of "tucum" (tropical nut), of genipap (tropical fruit) or of cake (mixture of cassava flour, wheat flour and artificial taste fruit juice); or yet, in deep waters with fishing rod and reel and baits of crab. To fish Pacu (Colossoma Mitrei) requires special fishing hook.

In addition, there are other fishing options of leather fishes and scale fishes: Jau (Paulicea Luetkeni), Pintado (Pseudoplatystoma Corruscans), Cachara (Pseudoplatystoma), Dourado (Salminus Maxillosus), Barbado (Pinirampus Pirinampu) and several others. The way used to fish them is the "rodada" with the boat completely free, going down river following the current and baits of tuvira (small black fish) earthworms and white baits (small white fishes). During this period the Dourado (Salminus Maxillosus) is also a very appreciated fishing: using artificial baits or tuviras or white baits, and staying in the coriscos (flooded areas) the Dourado (Salminus Maxillosus) stays awaiting the ebb tide to catch small fishes.

During this period the temperature is very high, varying from 32 to 42 degrees Celsius, and the weather is very dry, without rain; Guests must use sun block. The fishing itinerary is limited to the area between Cacerés City and the Ecologic Reserve of Taiama, since beyond the Reserve we face the "decoada" (ash, toxic garbage with rest of fertilizers and pesticides, and forest fire trash reach the river brought by rain water).

(2) June and July
The Paraguay River reaches a very low level and the fishing is in deep waters: Jau (Paulicea Luetkeni), Pintado (Pseudoplatystoma Corruscans), Cachara (Pseudoplatystoma), Dourado (Salminus Maxillosus), Barbado (Pinirampus Pirinampu), and the tuvira (small black fish) is the most used and preferred bait. The Pacu (Colossoma Mitrei) is also fished, in deep waters within the bays using fishing rod, reel and baits of crab.

During this period the weather is still dry (no rain) and the temperature varies from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. But, some unpredicted and suddenly temperature change may occur and the temperature may reach 10 degrees Celsius. Guests are encouraged to have proper coats for this low temperature.

(3) August and September
The Paraguay River is very low and reaches its minimum level: people says that "the River is within the box", that is, in the river-bed. The fishing is like June and July with just one change: the batida fishing of Pacu (Colossoma Mitrei) with fishing rod of bamboo and baits of "tucum" (tropical nut), of genipap (tropical fruit) or of cake (mixture of cassava flour, wheat flour and artificial taste fruit juice).

During this period the temperature starts to increase, varying from 32 and 42 degrees Celsius and the weather is still very dry (no rain).

(4) October
End of the fishing season, is characterized by fishing all fishes and all ways are used.

Still is a very hot weather – temperature varying from 32 to 42 degrees Celsius – but some rain may occur and the temperature may decrease, mostly during the night, varying from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. Guests are encouraged to have a long sleeve knitted cotton shirt. Also starts the period of flood in the Pantanal.

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