Foz do Iguazu has several rivers, the main one are the Parana and the Iguassu, which offer the inhabitants and visitors good alternatives for fishing.
Out of the breeding season, the sportive fishing attracts many people. All over the Paraná River is possible to fish Pacus, Dourados and Pintados, which can weigh up to 10Kg. Every year takes place on the Paraná River the International Open Cup for fishing the Dourado.
At the same time it takes place the Roast Dourado Contest, typical plate of the region, turning the event into an important gastronomic festival..