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 |
|---|---|---|
| yaú | Argentina · Portuguese | Reference |
| Zungaro | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Zúngaro | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Zungarowels | Germany · German | Reference |
| apretador | Argentina · Spanish | Reference |
| Bagre | Ecuador · Spanish | Reference |
| Bagre blanco | Ecuador · Spanish | Reference |
| Bagre negro | Ecuador · Spanish | Reference |
| bagre sapo | Argentina · Spanish | Reference |
| Bagre sapo | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Bagre sapo | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| bagre tosquero | Argentina · Spanish | Reference |
| Bagresapo | Colombia · Spanish | Reference |
| Black manguruyu | United States | Reference |
| Brecumbucu | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Catfish | United States | Reference |
| Catfish | Uruguay | Reference |
| Dourada | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Dourado | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Gilded catfish | United States | Reference |
| Gilded catfish | Global | Reference |
| Jahu | United States | Reference |
| jahú | Argentina · Portuguese | Reference |
| Jau | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Jaú | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Jaú | Global | Reference |
| Jaú poca | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| jaú sapo | Argentina · Portuguese | Reference |
| Jundiá | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Jundiá de lagoa | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Jundiaçu | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| kaú | Argentina · Portuguese | Reference |
| Manguriú | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| manguruyú amarillo | Argentina · Spanish | Reference |
| Manguruyú amarillo | Uruguay · Spanish | Reference |
| manguruyú cerdudo | Argentina · Spanish | Reference |
| manguruyú negro | Argentina · Spanish | Reference |
| Moruru | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Pacamao | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Pacamão | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Pacamão do rio | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Pacamon | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Pacu do rio | 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
Argentina · Bolivia · Brazil · Colombia · Ecuador · Guyana · Peru · Uruguay · Venezuela
A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.