Species guide
How to catch Salmon catfish
Bleekeriella leptaspis
freshwaterbrackishgame fishAriidae
The salmon catfish is a versatile fish found in both freshwater and brackish waters across Asia and Oceania. It has a streamlined body and grows up to 60 cm long. Popular among anglers, it inhabits a range of habitats including lakes, rivers, estuaries, and muddy coastal seas.
Where they live
Found in freshwater upper streams and brackish estuaries across Asia and Oceania, inhabiting lakes, rivers, and coastal muddy seas down to 135 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 60 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- prawns
- insects
- mollusks
- aquatic plants
- bottom detritus
- terrestrial fruits
Best baits
- prawns
- small fish pieces
- worms
- insect larvae
Best lures
- soft plastic lures
- small jigs
- baited hooks
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- bait fishing
- float fishing
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