Species guide
How to catch Common hairfin anchovy
Setipinna tenuifilis
The Common hairfin anchovy is a slender, elongated fish commonly found in coastal and estuarine waters. It forms schools and feeds on small fish, benthic creatures, and zooplankton. This species is versatile, inhabiting freshwater, brackish, and saltwater environments across the Indo-Pacific region.
Where they live
Found in shallow to moderately deep coastal waters up to 50 meters, often schooling near the continental shelf and entering estuaries up to 20 km upstream. Present in freshwater, brackish, and saltwater regions of the Indian and Pacific Oceans including Oceania.
Typical size
Up to about 22 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- benthic organisms
- zooplankton
Best baits
- small fish pieces
- worms
- shrimp
Best lures
- small spoons
- micro jigs
- soft plastics
How to fish for them
- light spinning
- float fishing
- micro jigging
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