FISHING IN THE SIRINHAÉM RIVER
The Sirinhaém River is still a river that has been little explored by our operation and by other sport fishermen in the region.
In some of our surveys, it has shown itself to be a river with great potential for fishing tarpon and snook.
It is a river further away from the capital, located in the city of Sirinhaém-PE, near Praia dos Carneiros and the Tamandaré region.
It has little urban interference, but it is a river that is very sensitive to rain and its waters can easily become muddy, making fishing difficult.
It is a river that is very close to Praia de Carneiros and is also less than 40 minutes from Porto de Galinhas, making it a good option for those who want to visit a different fishing destination that is nearby.
Where the Sirinhaém River is Located
The mouth of the Sirinhaém River, which is the stretch from where we set off and fished, is located in Barra de Sirinhaém, in the municipality of Sirinhaém-PE.
This river is relatively close to Praia dos Carneiros, and is also approximately 40 minutes away from Porto de Galinhas, making it an option that may be of interest to those staying in Porto de Galinhas, Praia dos Carneiros, and even Maragogi-AL.
B.S. Marina
Rua do Porto Casado, s/n Bairro do Casado, Sirinhaém - PE, 55580-000
Location Link: https://goo.gl/maps/PVfLFtXp6HLgAjth8
The natural scenery of the Sirinhaém River
The Sirinhaém River has a more natural setting, thus moving away from the context of urban fishing. It has several marinas around it due to the departure of tour boats to Santo Aleixo Island, which is very close to its mouth.
There are several luxury condominiums and marinas located near its mouth. With a short sailing time from the marina, the mangrove vegetation takes over the entire landscape and the river presents good aspects of natural preservation.
Further upstream and in the river, the typical freshwater vegetation is also more present, and it is possible to notice large fruit trees on its banks, in addition to the presence of tarpons that adapt to the great influence of freshwater that this area receives.
River arms, tributaries and mouth
The Sirinhaém River also has some mangrove branches and small tributaries that can be a fishing option, especially for catching snook in branches and narrower stretches.
Its mouth is at Barra de Sirinhaém, where boats and motorboats depart for some beaches with natural pools, such as Serrambi, Praia dos Carneiros and also the famous Santo Aleixo Island.
Depending on the weather conditions, it is even possible to combine fishing in Sirinhaém with a boat trip with the family to Santo Aleixo Island, a fantastic island with natural pools and unparalleled natural beauty.
Fish Species and Sizes
The Sirinhaém River is home to mainly species of tarpon and snook, both pevas and flechas.
Tarpons, or pirapema, as they are called in this region, weigh an average of 2 to 8 kg, and can capture even larger specimens, weighing more than 10 kg.
There is also the option of catching small snook and pevas in the branches, as well as larger specimens in the deeper channels.
Fishing in the Sirinhaém River
Fishing is done from a boat, without the possibility of wading. The fishing trip and access to the river are done via a concrete ramp belonging to a local marina.
It is possible to catch tarpon and snook, and it is even possible to catch one or the other using the same techniques and bait.
In most cases, tarpon are spotted when they come up to the surface to breathe (rolling). At this time, the casts should follow the direction of their surface movement.
In the absence of surface movement of these fish, the casts can be directed to structures, such as mangrove branches. Using this technique, the two species of snook found in this river can also be caught.
Another fishing option when the focus is on catching snook is to use jig heads and pindocas in deeper channels with submerged structures and drops, targeting larger snook.
Dynamics of the Sirinhaém River
As with other rivers and destinations, the dynamics of the tides and phases of the moon also influence the activity of the fish in this river.
The period of greatest activity for tarpon in this location generally occurs during the flood tide, more precisely from the middle to the end of the flood.
For snook, the ideal is for the tide to be rising, but during the phases of the waxing or waning moon, since the tide does not flow as quickly.
We recommend that you consult with the guide to plan your fishing in this river according to the best times of tide and fish activity.
Fishing Seasonality
The Sirinhaém River is a deep river with clay soil, receiving water from several small tributaries. Therefore, the large amount of rain can cause the water to change color and become more muddy in the case of consecutive rains.
That is why we recommend that this fishing be done mainly during the summer and periods with less rainfall, such as September, October, November, December, January, February and March.
If you plan to visit this region during other months of the year, there are other fishing spots that are worth exploring.
Fishing Equipment Used in the Sirinhaém River
The equipment used in the Sirinhaém River is the same as that used in most rivers in our region, very similar to the equipment used in fishing for peacock bass in inland waters.
Fly fishing equipment:
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Rods measuring between #8 and 9#, 8’ to 10’ long and preferably with medium-fast action;
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Floating or intermediate lines;
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Fluorocarbon leaders weighing 50 to 60 pounds, which can be solid (without knots);
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Small flies such as streamers and clousers, as well as poppers and divers.
Baitcasting equipment (reel or spinning reels):
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Rods measuring between 5’ and 6’ long, preferably with medium-fast action;
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Low-profile reels with a capacity of 100m of multifilament line;
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Reels between 2500 and 3500, with good multifilament line capacity;
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30-pound multifilament lines;
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40- to 60-pound fluorocarbon leader;
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Small artificial lures, preferably no longer than 10 cm;
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Mid-water lures, poppers and sticks
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Small jigs, shads and even shrimp with jig heads.