Species guide
How to catch Senegalese ladyfish
Elops senegalensis
brackishsaltwatergame fishElopidae
The Senegalese ladyfish is a fast, elongated predator known for its fighting ability. It feeds primarily on fish and shrimp in brackish and saltwater environments. Popular with anglers, it can grow up to 90 cm in length.
Where they live
Found in brackish and coastal saltwater areas along the Atlantic coast of Africa, typically up to depths of 50 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 90 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- shrimps
Best baits
- small fish strips
- shrimp
Best lures
- metal spoons
- small jigs
- surface poppers
How to fish for them
- casting nearshore
- trolling
- shore fishing
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