Species guide
How to catch Arawana
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
freshwatergame fishOsteoglossidae
The Arawana is a sleek, silver freshwater fish known for its surface feeding and ability to jump out of water for prey. It is a predator that adapts well to low oxygen environments. This game fish can reach up to 90 cm in length and weighs up to 6 kg.
Where they live
Found in South American freshwater habitats, the Arawana prefers areas with access to surface prey and can tolerate low oxygen waters.
Typical size
Up to about 90 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- insects
- arachnids
- beetles
- mites
- springtails
- earwigs
- flies
Best baits
- small fish chunks
- insect larvae
- shrimp
- worms
Best lures
- topwater lures
- surface poppers
- small crankbaits
How to fish for them
- topwater fishing
- casting near surface
- using floating lures
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