Golden Dorado
Salminus brasiliensis
A large, aggressive freshwater fish native to South America, known for its golden coloration and powerful strikes. Often called the 'river tiger' for its fierce fighting ability.
Golden Dorado at a glance
- Scientific name
- Salminus brasiliensis
- Typical size
- 24-36 inches, 10-25 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Found in major river systems throughout South America including the Paraná, Paraguay, and Uruguay rivers. Anglers target them with large streamers, spoons, and live bait in fast-flowing waters and eddies. Popular destination fishing in Argentina and Brazil.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a golden dorado through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksGolden Dorado questions people ask
Golden Dorado is Salminus brasiliensis.
A typical golden dorado runs 24-36 inches, 10-25 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every golden dorado you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in major river systems throughout South America including the Paraná, Paraguay, and Uruguay rivers. Anglers target them with large streamers, spoons, and live bait in fast-flowing waters and eddies. Popular destination fishing in Argentina and Brazil. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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