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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valentón | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Valentón | Venezuela · Spanish | Reference |
| Bagre | Ecuador · Spanish | Reference |
| Bagre vaillant | Global · French | Reference |
| Barba chata | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Branquinho | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Catfish | United States | Reference |
| Lalau | Guyana | Reference |
| Laulao catfish | Global | Reference |
| Madi | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Mota | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Mulher ingrata | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Normalista | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Piramuta | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Piramutá | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Piramutaba | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Piramutaba | United States | Reference |
| Piramutana | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Piramutata | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Piramutatá | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Piramutaua | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Piramutáua | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Piramutuba | Brazil · Portuguese | Reference |
| Sorubim | 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 · Ecuador · French Guiana · Guyana · Peru · Suriname · Trinidad Tobago · Venezuela
A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.