Species guide
How to catch Mudfish
Clarias anguillaris
freshwaterClariidae
The Mudfish, also known as Catfish, is an elongated freshwater fish native to Africa. It feeds on a variety of foods including detritus, smaller fish, benthic organisms, and plants. Known for its adaptability, it can thrive in shallow waters around 1 meter deep.
Where they live
Found in freshwater habitats across Africa, Mudfish typically inhabit shallow waters where they hunt and forage along the bottom.
Typical size
Up to about 100 cm
What they eat
- detritus
- small fish
- benthic organisms
- plants
- surface-dwelling spiders
Best baits
- worms
- small fish pieces
- insects
- plant-based baits
Best lures
- soft plastic worms
- jigs
- small crankbaits
- spinnerbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- bait fishing
- casting near submerged vegetation
- slow retrieval
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