Species guide
How to catch Zungaro dorado
Brachyplatystoma rousseauxii
freshwatergame fishPimelodidae
The Zungaro dorado, also known as the Gilded catfish, is a large elongated freshwater predator found in South America. It is prized as a game fish due to its size and hunting prowess. This species preys mainly on other fish in its river habitats.
Where they live
Inhabits freshwater rivers across South America, favoring flowing waters where it hunts actively.
Typical size
Up to about 192 cm
What they eat
- fish
Best baits
- live fish
- cut bait
- lures resembling fish
Best lures
- large crankbaits
- soft plastic swimbaits
- jigs
How to fish for them
- casting
- trolling
- bottom fishing
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