Species guide
How to catch Wallago
Wallago attu
Wallago is a large, predatory catfish native to Asia, known for its elongated body and voracious appetite. It often lurks in deep, still, or slow-flowing waters, hiding under riverbank holes. This species is prized by anglers as a challenging game fish due to its size and strength.
Where they live
Wallago lives in freshwater and brackish environments such as large rivers, lakes, and tanks across Asia. It prefers deep, slow-flowing or still waters with muddy or silty bottoms, often near grassy river margins and riverbank holes.
Typical size
Up to about 240 cm
What they eat
- small fish like carp species
- crustaceans
- mollusks
- insects
Best baits
- live or cut small fish
- crustacean baits
- insect larvae
Best lures
- large soft plastic lures
- heavy jigs
- spinnerbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- casting near riverbanks and submerged structures
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