Tambaqui
Colossoma Macropomum · Piranhas family
- 1lakes
- 49logged catches
- 40.72 kg heaviest logged
Tambaqui (Colossoma Macropomum), also known as Giant Pacu or Black Pacu, is a large freshwater fish native to the Amazon and Orinoco basins in tropical South America. Somewhat similar in shape to Piranhas, these large-eyed fish have tall, laterally compressed bodies that range from dark gray to almost black in color, arched backs and square-shaped teeth that look almost human. Unlike predatory Piranhas, Tambaqui use their teeth primarily for crushing plant seeds and nuts. Tambaqui can reach up to 1.1 m in length and about 40 kg in weight. The diet of Tambaqui consists of the most part of fruit, seeds, and zooplankton. However, occasionally these fish might also consume insects, shrimp, and small fish.
What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches
Baits
Camu-Camu 
Jauari Palm Fruit 
Moriche Palm Fruit 
Centipedes Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data
Marron River — 49 catches , best 40.72 kg
- Camu-Camu Hook #6/0 Float 100 m 5×
- Camu-Camu Hook #4/0 Float 89 m 3×
- Jauari Palm Fruit Hook #4/0 Float 100 m 3×
- Camu-Camu Hook #2/0 Float 60 m 3×
How to catch
How to catch a unique Tambaqui?
When it comes to float, feeder, or bottom fishing, the best way to catch Tambaqui would be to use Camu-Camu on a size #6/0 hook.
Where to find it
Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log
Peas 
Corn 
Rubber Tree Seeds Data compiled from fp-collective and the Fishing Planet Wiki . Snapshot taken 2026-08-20. Game content and imagery © Fishing Planet LLC.