FISHING AT BARRA DE MAMANGUAPE
Fishing in Barra de Mamanguape, more precisely in the region of the mouth of the Mamanguape River and its reef area, is a fishery that guarantees many rewards for anyone who wants to venture into inshore fishing in the state of Paraíba.
This region is full of predatory fish, with a great variety and the possibility of catching different species in the same outing.
You need to be well prepared and equipped, as this is a fishing trip that can demand a lot from the angler, as well as putting the most resistant equipment to the test.
Given the favorable weather conditions and the calm sea, it is possible to go out casting your lures outside the reef belt that shelters this region, making it possible to clash with large tarpon, sharks, snook and many other predatory and coastal species that can surprise anyone who allows themselves to get to know this highly fishy region.
This is a fishing option that can be combined with fishing for adult and baby tarpon in the Mamanguape River, since this fishing is done at the mouth and coastal region of the Mamanguape River.
Where Barra de Mamanguape is Located
The Mamanguape bar is located near Baía da Traição, in the state of Paraíba. This region is well known for the various indigenous villages of the Potiguara ethnic group around it.
Approximately 1.5 hours from João Pessoa-PB and 1.5 hours from Natal, as well as 180 km from the city of Recife, Pernambuco, it can be an excellent fishing option for those staying in Recife, João Pessoa or even Natal.
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A fishing trip in a highly preserved setting
As an Environmental Preservation Area (APA) and indigenous territory, Barra de Mamanguape has a highly preserved setting.
It is a very beachy and remote region, with natural beauty that impresses everyone. Rarely do you see any sporting or recreational craft, apart from the rustic wooden canoes used by the riverside dwellers and indigenous populations for subsistence fishing.
There is also traffic from small local tourist boats that take people to see the manatees in the mangroves adjacent to the main river.
Near the mouth of the river there are a few restaurants, such as the Cacique Elias restaurant, which offers excellent fish and various types of fresh and delicious seafood.
River Mouth
As already mentioned, fishing in Barra de Mamanguape covers the mouth of the Mamanguape River. Fishing can be done both from inside the mouth and from outside the reefs.
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Fish Species and Sizes
The most common and recurrent species in this area are tarpon and yellow
Caranx hippos.
It is possible to hook small tarpon averaging between 3 and 5 kgs, as well as specimens weighing over 15 kgs and even large adult tarpon, so you should always be well prepared.
Yellow Caranx hippos are also very common in this region, with specimens usually weighing between 3 and 8 kg on average, but even larger individuals can be caught.
Other fish such as Mackerel, Guaiviras (tibiros), Guaricemas (Xixarros), sea bass, caranhas and sororocas can also be caught during this coastal fishing trip in Barra de Mamanguape.
Fishing in Barra de Recife
Fishing in Barra de Mamanguape
Fishing is always done on board. We set out along the Mamanguape River very early in the morning, prioritizing the first casts during the first rays of sunlight, at daybreak, which gives us a better chance of catching fish.
The initial objective is to reach the reefs that delimit the mouth of the Mamanguape River. It is possible to catch fish both inside and outside the reefs.
Arriving at the mouth, the boat is positioned in the sheltered area inside the reefs, and the throws are directed towards the zone of breakers and wave foam.
When conditions are favorable and it is possible to go outside the mouth of the bar, inshore fishing is done along the entire reef from the outside, always casting close to the rocks and breakers.
Tidal dynamics
For this fishing trip to take place safely, it is essential to observe the dynamics of the tides and the phases of the moon, aiming for the period of the waning or rising quarter tide.
Seasonal Fishing in Barra
Fishing in the Mamanguape bar depends heavily on good weather conditions, calm seas and clean water. These conditions usually occur in summer and the warmer months, such as September, October, November, December, January, February and March.
Fishing Equipment Used
Fly Fishing
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Rods numbered between #10 and 12#, 8' to 10' long and preferably with fast actions;
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Floating or intermediate lines;
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Fluorocarbon leaders from 70 to 90 pounds, one-piece (without knots);
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Medium flies such as streamers and clousers, as well as poppers
Baitcasting or spinning equipment (reel or spinning reels):
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Rods between 6' and 6'5 in length, with 25 and 30 lbs, fast action;
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Reels with a capacity of more than 150m of multifilament line;
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Reels between 4000 and 6000, with good multi-filament line capacity;
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Multifilament lines between 40 and 50 pounds;
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Fluorocarbon leader from 70 to 90 pounds;
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Mid-water lures between 110 and 140cm (brava, inna, curisco)
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Poppers (barracuda, dojo, etc.) and sticks between 110 and 140cm;
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Shads and even shrimp jig heads weighing between 20 and 40 grams.