Species guide
How to catch Lowveld largemouth
Serranochromis meridianus
freshwatergame fishCichlidae
The Lowveld largemouth is a freshwater predator native to African waters. It has an elongated body and grows up to 37 cm long. This species is prized by anglers for its aggressive hunting behavior.
Where they live
Found in freshwater habitats across Africa, this fish prefers environments where it can hunt macrofauna effectively.
Typical size
Up to about 37 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- aquatic invertebrates
- macrofauna
Best baits
- live baitfish
- worm
- insect larvae
Best lures
- soft plastic swimbaits
- small crankbaits
- jerkbaits
How to fish for them
- bait fishing
- casting lures
- trolling
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