Species guide
How to catch Australian freshwater catfish
Tandanus
freshwatergame fishPlotosidae
The Australian freshwater catfish is a bottom-dwelling predator found in slow-moving freshwater habitats. It has a long, fusiform body and can grow up to 90 cm in length. This species is popular among anglers targeting freshwater fish in Oceania.
Where they live
Found in slow-flowing streams, lakes, and ponds across freshwater regions of Oceania, typically in shallow waters up to 10 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 90 cm
What they eat
- insect larvae
- prawns
- crayfish
- mollusks
- small fish
- benthic organisms
- detritus
- plants
Best baits
- earthworms
- prawns
- small fish pieces
- crayfish
Best lures
- soft plastic grubs
- jigs
- small hardbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- bait fishing
- still fishing
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