Species guide
How to catch Cachama
Colossoma macropomum
The Cachama, also known as Tambaqui or Blackfin pacu, is a large freshwater fish notable for its deep body and strong build. It primarily inhabits flooded forests and floodplain black waters, feeding on fruits, nuts, and some aquatic plants. This species is a prized game fish due to its size and fighting ability.
Where they live
Found in freshwater flooded forests and blackwater floodplains across parts of South America and introduced regions in North America, Asia, and Oceania, usually at shallow depths up to 5 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 108 cm
What they eat
- fruits
- nuts
- aquatic plants
- terrestrial invertebrates
- fish scales
Best baits
- fresh fruits
- nuts
- plant-based baits
- crustacean imitations
Best lures
- soft plastic fruits and vegetable imitations
- plant-mimicking lures
How to fish for them
- float fishing near submerged vegetation
- bottom fishing with natural baits
- light tackle casting
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