Exploring Luiza Barros’ background and the milestones that highlight her rise

Exploring Luiza Barros’ background and the milestones that highlight her rise

Luiza Barros is an angler, YouTuber, and social media influencer who shares fishing content on her channels, alongside her husband, Captain Jimmy Nelson. She also hosts the fishing show Livin' the Dream with Captain Jimmy Nelson on television. Discover Luiza Barros’ background and the milestones that highlight her rise.

Luiza Barros holding a fishing rod and a large piece of beef before grilling it
Luiza Barros holding a fishing rod (L) and a large piece of beef before grilling it (R). Photo: @fishingwithluiza (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Luiza Barros likes spending most of her time fishing, diving, and sharing her outdoor adventures with her subscribers.
  • She is married to Captain Jimmy Nelson, with whom they share the same passion.
  • Barros runs a YouTube channel called Fishing with Luiza.

Profile summary

Full name

Luiza Barros

Gender

Female

Place of birth

Brazil

Current residence

Florida, United States

Nationality

Brazilian

Ethnicity

Latina

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Hair colour

Brown

Height

5 ft 6 in (167 cm)

Eye colour

Brown

Siblings

1

Marital status

Married

Partner

Captain Jimmy Nelson

Profession

YouTuber and angler

YouTube

@FishingwithLuiza

Instagram

@fishingwithluiza

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Who is Luiza Barros?

Luiza Barros is a social media personality, celebrated YouTuber, and angler who was born and raised in Brazil by her grandparents alongside her sister.

She was brought up on fishing escapes. She discovered she loved fishing at a young age and has kept the fire burning since then.

What is Luiza, the fishing girl's real name?

The fishing girl's real name is Luiza Barros. Through her marriage to Captain Jimmy Nelson, she is also known as Luiza Nelson.

Top 5 facts about Luiza Barros
Top 5 facts about Luiza Barros. Photo: @fishingwithluiza (modified by author)
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What does Luiza Barros do for a living?

Barros spends most of her time exploring different coastlines worldwide, spearfishing and scuba diving. Most of the time, she is in the company of her husband, Captain Jimmy Nelson.

Even though she loves all forms of fishing, she prefers saltwater fishing. She has been fishing in many areas such as the Cayman Islands, Bahamas, Brazil, Panama, Mexico, and the Turks & Caicos.

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Talking about her love for fishing, Luiza said:

I’ve always enjoyed the outdoors but within the last few years I’ve become more and more serious about it and have decided to turn my passion into a full time job. As long as I am on a boat with a rod in my hands, I’m happy. Saltwater fishing holds a special place in my heart!

Over the past few years, she has written for and appeared in numerous articles in fishing magazines. She also proudly belongs to the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA). The social media personality is also interested in agriculture.

She became famous when she started sharing her fishing escapades on social media platforms. Currently, her Instagram account has a following of more than 320k followers. On YouTube, she has a following of more than 553k subscribers.

Luiza Barros in the deep seas holding a flower before replanting it
Luiza Barros in the deep seas (L), and she holds a flower before replanting it (R). Photo: @fishingwithluiza (modified by author)
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Who is Luiza married to?

Captain Jimmy Nelson is Luiza Barros' husband. The couple shares a passion for the seas.

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Who is Captain Jimmy Nelson?

He is the presenter and owner of Extreme Fishing Adventures, a famous fishing television programme. The Florida native has dedicated his life to the world of fishing.

Are Captain Jimmy Nelson and Luiza a couple?

Yes, Captain Jimmy Nelson and Luiza are a couple. The lovebirds have been married for years now and spend most of their time together exploring the sea and other water bodies.

Luiza Barros' height

The Brazilian YouTuber stands at 5 ft 6 in or 167 cm. Luiza has brown hair and eyes.

Luiza Barros enjoys a coconut drink and she enjoys a boat ride
Luiza Barros enjoys a coconut drink (L), and she enjoys a boat ride (R). Photo: @fishingwithluiza (modified by author)
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FAQs

  • Who is Luiza Barros? She is a Brazilian angler and YouTuber who shares most of her fishing adventures on her YouTube channel alongside her husband.
  • Where is Luiza Barros from? The YouTuber was born and raised in Brazil.
  • Who is Luiza Barros' husband? The YouTuber is married to Captain Jimmy Nelson.
  • Where does Luiza Barros live? She currently resides in Florida, United States.
  • What is Luiza Barros' height? She is 5 ft 6 in or 167 cm tall.

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Luiza Barros has a slew of followers on social media, where she posts videos of her fishing adventures. She is also a member of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA). Barros shares the same passion for fishing and the marine lifestyle with her spouse, Captain Jimmy Nelson.

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Peris Wamangu (Lifestyle writer) Peris Wamangu is a reporter who also has experience working as a content writer for three years. She joined Legit 's team in 2021. Peris graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Nairobi in 2019. She enjoys writing about various topics such as fashion, currency, biographies, entertainment and business. In 2023, Peris finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. Email: wamanguperis@gmail.com

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Cyprine Apindi (Lifestyle writer) Cyprine Apindi is a content creator and educator with over six years of experience. She holds a Diploma in Mass Communication and a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Kenyatta University. Cyprine joined Briefly.co.za in mid-2021, covering multiple topics, including finance, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle. In 2023, she finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. She received the 2023 Writer of the Year Award. In 2024, she completed the Google News Initiative course. Email: cyprineapindi@gmail.com