# Sport fishing records in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sport-fishing-records-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-10-20T20:00:08.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Several Brazilian anglers have achieved significant sport fishing milestones recognized by the Brazilian Game Fish Association (BGFA).

In Santa Catarina, Carlos Eduardo Maciel Cardozo caught a 19 kg dourado in the Uruguay River using artificial bait. In Minas Gerais, Pedro Nascimento caught a 68-centimeter blue peacock bass in the Paranaíba River, equaling the national and state male records for length.

Further achievements include 15-year-old Henrique Bittar capturing a 1.60-meter piraíba in the Araguaia River, setting a new Brazilian record. Additionally, in Bahia, Fernando de Jesus Pereira Filho caught a 112-cm xaréu-branco using light jigging techniques, securing both the Brazilian Absolute Male and Bahia Absolute Male length records and earning induction into the BGFA Hall of Fame.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Brazilian anglers secure new sport fishing records

Two Brazilian fishermen, Henrique Bittar and Fernando de Jesus Pereira Filho, have set new national sport fishing records for piraíba and xaréu-branco lengths.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-anglers-secure-new-sport-fishing-records

### 2026-10-18: Fishermen achieve notable catches in Brazil

Two notable fishing feats occurred in Brazil: a 19 kg dourado caught with artificial bait in the Uruguay River and a 68 cm blue peacock bass in the Paranaíba River, equaling national records.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fishermen-achieve-notable-catches-in-brazil

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