Species guide
How to catch Lake Tanganyika sprat
Stolothrissa tanganicae
freshwaterDorosomatidae
The Lake Tanganyika sprat is a small, elongated freshwater fish native to Lake Tanganyika in Africa. It forms very large schools and performs daily vertical migrations following plankton movements. Juveniles stay nearshore, while adults inhabit deeper pelagic zones during the day.
Where they live
Found in Lake Tanganyika, this species inhabits deep pelagic waters between 70 and 95 meters during the day, rising to 8-15 meters at night. Juveniles prefer shallower, nearshore areas.
Typical size
Up to about 10 cm
What they eat
- plankton
- small crustaceans
- cyclopoid copepods
- green algae
Best baits
- small insect larvae
- fine planktonic bait
Best lures
- tiny spoons
- micro jigs
- small soft plastics
How to fish for them
- light tackle fishing
- dip netting at night
- micro jigging
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