Species guide
How to catch Laulao catfish
Brachyplatystoma vaillantii
freshwaterbrackishgame fishPimelodidae
The Laulao catfish is a large, elongated freshwater and brackish water fish found in North and South America. It is prized as a game fish due to its size and strength. This catfish is a predator feeding primarily on other fish species.
Where they live
Inhabits freshwater and brackish environments across North and South America, often found in large rivers and estuaries.
Typical size
Up to about 150 cm
What they eat
- small fish such as Apteronotus bonapartii
Best baits
- live fish
- cut bait
- worms
Best lures
- large soft plastic lures
- jigs
- spinnerbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- casting with lures
- trolling
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