Species guide
How to catch African longfin eel
Anguilla mossambica
freshwaterbrackishsaltwatergame fishAnguillidae
The African longfin eel is a large, eel-shaped predator found in African and nearby waters. It is known for its powerful night-time upstream migrations and preference for fish and crabs in its diet. Adults tend to stay in one area once they mature.
Where they live
This eel inhabits freshwater, brackish, and saltwater environments across Africa, the Atlantic, and Indian Ocean. It thrives in both calm and fast-flowing waters and is known for ascending rivers at night.
Typical size
Up to about 150 cm
What they eat
- fish
- crabs
- dead animals
Best baits
- fish chunks
- crab bait
- worms
Best lures
- soft plastic eels
- jigs
- spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- bait fishing
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