SERRAMBI COASTAL FISHING
Serrambi coastal fishing is a totally enjoyable fishing experience and the natural beauty of this region is breathtaking and will impress any sport fisherman and nature lover.
Surrounded by the most beautiful natural pools and crystal clear waters, Serrambi is an excellent fishing option for those who want to venture out into the sea and learn more about coastal fishing in the region.
During the summer and warmer months, these waters are very calm, allowing for peaceful sailing and fishing without much agitation, still guaranteeing excellent catches with artificial bait and fly fishing equipment.
Where is the coastal region of Serrambi?
Serrambi coastal fishing takes place in the region of Praia de Serrambi and Enseadinha. It is an excellent destination for those staying in the Porto de Galinhas region, less than 30 minutes from the village of Porto de Galinhas.
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Fishing in clean, crystal-clear waters
The scenery around Serrambi and Enseadinha beaches, for those who already know them, is self-explanatory. It is a setting of very clean and crystal-clear waters, surrounded by natural pools.
This is an area rich in coral reefs and reefs and, therefore, very well-known by those who venture out to snorkel to spot reef fish species, since the water is very transparent, making it easy to practice this activity.
The area where we got off the boat on the beach and boarded is located within a luxury condominium, so it is a region that offers a lot of safety and tranquility to all those who access it.
In fact, this region is privileged by a series of natural beauties and beautiful beaches. In addition, this destination is close to tourist attractions that every lover of nature and beaches in the Northeast should visit, such as Santo Aleixo Island.
The River Mouth
In addition to coastal fishing carried out around the rocks and reefs, it is also possible to fish at the mouth of the Maracaípe River, mainly using mid-water plugs and jig head shrimp to catch snook and mackerel.
Fish Species and Sizes
A very common and recurrent species are the sailfish, which attract the attention of any fisherman due to their aggressiveness when grabbing artificial baits, in addition to their beautiful acrobatic jumps.
Yellow xaréus are also very common in this region and one of our main objectives, with specimens of average weight normally between 5 and 8 kg, being able to capture even larger individuals.
Other fish such as Guaiviras (tibiros), Guaricemas (Xixarros), snook, caranhas and sororocas can also be caught during this coastal fishing trip in Serrambi.
Fishing at Barra de Recife
The coastal fishing of Serrambi
Fishing is always done by boat, according to the ideal tide schedule for a given fishing date.
Access is via Enseadinha beach, through a private condominium with prior authorization, by lowering the boat onto the sand.
The initial objective is to reach the reefs that delimit the mouth of the Maracaípe River. Upon reaching the mouth, the boat is positioned in the most sheltered area and the casts should be directed into the deep channels as instructed by the guide.
In addition to the option of fishing at the mouth of the Maracaípe River, most of this fishing is done on the outside of the reefs, skirting the rocks and casting the bait against the reefs and breakers.
Another effective way to fish in this area is by trolling using mid-water plugs, skirting the entire coastal area and reef rocks.
The dynamics of tides
For this fishing to take place safely, it is essential to observe the tidal dynamics and phases of the moon, so it is necessary to consult the guide to find out the best time to fish at this destination.
Seasonality of fishing in the Serrambi coast
Serrambi's coastal fishing depends on good weather conditions so that the sea is calm and the water is clean. These conditions normally occur in the summer and during the warmer months, such as September, October, November, December, January, February and March.
Fishing Equipment
Fly fishing equipment:
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Rods with a size between #10 and #12, 8’ to 10’ long and preferably fast action;
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Floating, intermediate or sinking lines;
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Fluorocarbon leaders of 70 to 90 pounds, solid (without knots);
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Medium flies such as streamers and clousers, as well as poppers;
Baitcasting equipment (reel or spinning reels):
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Rods with a length between 6’ and 6’5, 30 lbs and fast action;
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Reels with a capacity of over 150m of multifilament line;
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Reels between 4000 and 5000, with a good capacity of multifilament line;
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Multifilament lines between 30 and 40 pounds;
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Fluorocarbon leader of 70 to 90 pounds;
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Mid-water lures with sizes between 110 and 140 cm (brava, inna, curisco)
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Poppers (barracuda, dojo, etc.) and sticks with sizes between 110 and 140 cm;
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Shads and even shrimp with jig heads weighing between 20 and 40 grams.