Species guide
How to catch Broadband anchovy
Anchoviella lepidentostole
The Broadband anchovy is a small, elongated fish commonly found in coastal and estuarine waters. It is likely anadromous, moving between saltwater and freshwater environments. This species plays a role in the food chain by feeding selectively on plankton.
Where they live
Found in coastal and inshore waters down to 50 meters deep, ranging from saltwater to brackish and freshwater habitats in South America, including the Atlantic and Caribbean. It often enters estuaries and freshwater up to 100 km inland.
Typical size
Up to about 18 cm
What they eat
- plankton larvae
- small crustaceans
Best baits
- small pieces of shrimp
- fish flakes
Best lures
- small soft plastics
- tiny spoons
How to fish for them
- light tackle fishing
- using small nets for bait
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