Species guide
How to catch Ayu sweetfish
Plecoglossus altivelis
freshwaterbrackishsaltwatergame fishPlecoglossidae
Ayu sweetfish is a slender, elongated fish prized as a game fish. It inhabits rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and estuaries across Asia and the Pacific. This species grazes on algae and small aquatic organisms.
Where they live
Found in upper to middle river reaches, lakes, reservoirs, and estuaries, often in shallow riffles and pools with rocky and pebbly bottoms up to 10 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 70 cm
What they eat
- green algae
- blue-green algae
- diatoms
- small aquatic insects
- terrestrial insects
Best baits
- small aquatic insect imitations
- worms
- artificial algae patterns
Best lures
- small spinners
- light spoons
- soft plastic minnow imitations
How to fish for them
- fly fishing
- light tackle spinning
- bait fishing in riffles and pools
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