today, fishing is part of the spirit of brazil -  as one of the most aquatically diverse regions of the country, rio de janeiro is a standout location to fish. the coast of rio de janeiro has over 200 nautical miles of ocean water along with hundreds of islands, rivers and lakes - these features make it an excellent place for fisherman all year round.

due to the variety and richness of the waters, an enormous diversity of fish can be caught in rio de janeiro state - mahi-mahi, white and blue marlin, and yellow fin tuna are among the favorites.