Species guide
How to catch Kingklip
Genypterus capensis
saltwaterOphidiidae
The Kingklip is a long, eel-like fish found along rocky continental shelves and slopes. It is a predator that hunts various fishes and cephalopods. Juveniles inhabit shallower waters compared to adults, which dwell deeper.
Where they live
Found in rocky areas of continental shelf and upper slope waters from shallow depths around 50m to deep waters up to 500m, primarily off the African Atlantic coast.
Typical size
Up to about 180 cm
What they eat
- various fish
- squid
- mantis shrimps
- dragonets
Best baits
- fresh fish strips
- squid pieces
- shrimp
Best lures
- deep-water jigs
- soft plastic worms
- sinker rigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- deep-water jigging
- bait fishing
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