Species guide
How to catch Papermouth
Enteromius mattozi
freshwatergame fishCyprinidae
The Papermouth is a sleek, active predator native to large pools in cooler perennial rivers in Africa. It grows up to 40 cm and feeds on planktonic crustaceans, insects, small fish, and waterlily seeds. This adaptable species also thrives in man-made impoundments and is popular among anglers.
Where they live
Found in large pools of cooler perennial rivers across Africa, Papermouth also adapts well to man-made reservoirs and impoundments.
Typical size
Up to about 40 cm
What they eat
- small planktonic crustaceans
- insects
- small finfishes
- waterlily seeds
Best baits
- insect larvae
- small live fish
- worms
- crustaceans
Best lures
- small spoons
- soft plastic minnows
- spinnerbaits
- shallow crankbaits
How to fish for them
- float fishing
- light spinning
- fly fishing
- bait fishing
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