Species guide
How to catch Sharpbelly
Hemiculter leucisculus
freshwaterbrackishgame fishXenocyprididae
Sharpbelly is a small, fusiform freshwater and brackish fish found commonly across Asia. It is known for its bony flesh, making it less popular as a table fish. Sharpbelly feeds on a varied diet including zooplankton, insects, and algae.
Where they live
Found in large streams and reservoirs across Asia, Sharpbelly inhabits freshwater and brackish waters up to 10 meters deep. It is abundant in China and Hong Kong regions.
Typical size
Up to about 29 cm
What they eat
- zooplankton
- insects
- crustaceans
- algae
- detritus
Best baits
- small insects
- worms
- crustaceans
Best lures
- small soft plastics
- tiny spinners
- micro jigs
How to fish for them
- light tackle casting
- float fishing
- ultralight spinning
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