Where to fish
A destination match is not yet verified. The country records below describe occurrence, not a confirmed local fishing trip.
Explore the trip libraryLocal names
A name can refer to different fish in different places.
| Name | Region | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Blackfin pacu | United States | Reference |
| Bocó | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Cachama | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Cachama | Venezuela · Spanish | Reference |
| Cachama | Global | Reference |
| Cachama negra | Colombia · Spanish | Reference |
| Cachama negra | Venezuela · Spanish | Reference |
| Gamitana | Colombia · Spanish | Reference |
| Gamitana | Peru · Spanish | Reference |
| Morocoto | Venezuela · Spanish | Reference |
| Paco | Ecuador · Spanish | Reference |
| Pacu | Bolivia · Spanish | Reference |
| Pacu | Taiwan/ChTaipei | Reference |
| Pacu | Germany · German | Reference |
| Pacú | Argentina · Spanish | Reference |
| Pirapitinga | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Red bellied pacu | United States | Reference |
| Ruelo | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Schwarzer Pacu | Germany · German | Reference |
| Tambaqui | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Tambaqui | United States | Reference |
| Tambaqui branco | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
Seasons
A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.
Regulations and identification
- Global — FAOLEX
Find the national fisheries law and responsible agency. Local fishing rules remain unverified.
Source records
Country occurrence records
Bolivia · Brazil · Colombia · Cuba · Dominican Rep. · Guyana · Hawaii · Honduras · Hong Kong · Jamaica · Panama · Peru · Philippines · Puerto Rico · Taiwan/ChTaipei · Thailand · Venezuela
A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.