Species guide
How to catch Southern meagre
Argyrosomus hololepidotus
brackishsaltwatergame fishSciaenidae
The Southern meagre is a large, powerful fish popular with anglers. It inhabits various coastal and estuarine environments and feeds primarily at night. This predator hunts a variety of bottom-dwelling prey, making it a challenging catch.
Where they live
Found in lower river reaches, estuaries, rocky reefs, ocean beaches, and continental shelf waters down to 150 meters. Lives in brackish and saltwater environments in African coastal regions of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
Typical size
Up to about 200 cm
What they eat
- cuttlefish
- fishes
- crabs
- prawns
- worms
Best baits
- cut bait
- shrimp
- worms
- crabs
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic lures
- poppers
- metal spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- lure casting
- bait fishing
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