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Species guide

How to catch Madura goby

Apocryptodon madurensis

Stylized 2D illustration of Madura goby
freshwaterbrackishsaltwaterOxudercidae

The Madura goby is a small, elongated fish found in fresh and brackish waters. It feeds by browsing on diatoms and typically stays hidden in burrows during low tide. This species is not targeted as a game fish due to its small size.

Where they live

Inhabits shallow fresh and brackish waters across Asia and the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Prefers burrows created by small shrimp species and is inactive at low tide.

Typical size

Up to about 9 cm

What they eat

  • diatoms

Best baits

  • small insect larvae
  • fine algae-based bait

Best lures

  • tiny soft plastics
  • micro jigs

How to fish for them

  • light tackle fishing
  • bottom browsing techniques

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