Freshwater
Spotted Surubim
Pseudoplatystoma corruscans
- Peak season
- Winter (June-September, lower water)
- Length range
- 50–160 cm
- Weight range
- 2–60 kg
- Typical depth
- 2–20 m
Habitat
Large rivers and deep pools of the Parana, Paraguay, and Sao Francisco basins. Prefers deep channels and confluences.
Behavior
Powerful nocturnal predator that hunts fish near the bottom. The spotted counterpart of the barred surubí. Prized game fish.
Best techniques
- Live bait on heavy bottom rig
- Cut bait drifted at night
- Heavy jigging in deep pools
- Trolling with large diving lures in channels
