Species guide
How to catch Bigeye lates
Lates mariae
freshwatergame fishLatidae
Bigeye lates, also known as Golden perch or Tanganyika salmon, are predatory freshwater fish found in African lakes. Juveniles inhabit shallow, vegetated areas, while adults move to open pelagic and deeper rocky zones. They are prized game fish due to their size and fighting ability.
Where they live
Found in freshwater lakes in Africa, juveniles live in shallow weed patches; adults occupy open pelagic waters and deeper rocky habitats up to 75 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 80 cm
What they eat
- small clupeid fish
- benthic fish
- invertebrates
Best baits
- live baitfish
- worms
- invertebrate imitations
Best lures
- small metal spoons
- soft plastic jigs
- shallow-running crankbaits
How to fish for them
- casting with lures near weed edges
- live bait fishing
- deep trolling around rocky areas
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