Species guide
How to catch Redbreast tilapia
Coptodon rendalli
The Redbreast tilapia is a freshwater and brackish water fish known for its fusiform body and moderate size. It inhabits inshore zones and shallow waters, thriving in diverse habitats like sandy and rocky streams, swamps, and floodplains. This species grazes mainly on aquatic plants and is a popular game fish across multiple continents.
Where they live
Found in freshwater and brackish habitats including sandy and rocky streams, deep standing water, swamps, and shallow floodplains in regions across Africa, Asia, Oceania, North and South America. Typically found at depths of 3 to 8 meters, often near shores or in inshore zones.
Typical size
Up to about 45 cm
What they eat
- aquatic plants
- macrophytes
- water lilies
- submerged vegetation
- leafy marsh plants
- small crustaceans
Best baits
- plant-based baits
- leafy greens
- vegetable scraps
- algae-based baits
Best lures
- small soft plastics
- weedless lures
- natural-colored jigs
How to fish for them
- float fishing
- bottom fishing
- light tackle angling
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