Species guide
How to catch Yellow-belly bream
Serranochromis robustus
freshwatergame fishCichlidae
The Yellow-belly bream is a robust freshwater predator found in African lakes. It prefers complex, shallow habitats such as rock/sand interfaces, submerged vegetation, and reed beds. This species is known for its distinctive yellow belly and is popular among game fishers.
Where they live
Found in freshwater African lakes, mainly in shallow waters under 10 meters deep. Lives around rock/sand interfaces, submerged vegetation, and reed beds, especially in southern Lake Malawi.
Typical size
Up to about 56 cm
What they eat
- Small fish like Barbus species
- Synodontis catfish
- Sand-dwelling invertebrates
Best baits
- Small live fish
- Worms
- Invertebrate imitation baits
Best lures
- Soft plastic lures mimicking small fish
- Suspending crankbaits
- Jigs
How to fish for them
- Casting near rocky or vegetated shorelines
- Using live bait under float
- Bottom fishing with bait
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