Species guide

How to catch Largetooth sawfish

Pristis microdon

Stylized 2D illustration of Largetooth sawfish
freshwaterbrackishsaltwatergame fishPristidae

The Largetooth sawfish is a distinctive elongated fish known for its long toothed snout or saw. It inhabits tropical and subtropical waters across freshwater, brackish, and coastal marine environments. This species can grow very large, reaching lengths of up to 7 meters and weighing as much as 600 kilograms.

Where they live

Found in shallow waters up to 10 meters deep, the Largetooth sawfish lives in freshwater rivers, brackish estuaries, and coastal saltwater regions across Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

Typical size

Up to about 700 cm

What they eat

  • small fish
  • crustaceans
  • mollusks

Best baits

  • fresh fish chunks
  • shrimp
  • crabs

Best lures

  • large swimbaits
  • soft plastic lures
  • spinnerbaits

How to fish for them

  • bottom fishing
  • casting near river mouths
  • drift fishing

Track every Largetooth sawfish you catch.

Bobbr turns each catch into a species collection, quests, and streaks. We're building it now — join the iOS waitlist for $19 lifetime founding access.

Claim founding access
How to catch Largetooth sawfish | Bobbr