Species guide
How to catch Cornish jack
Mormyrops anguilloides
freshwatergame fishMormyridae
The Cornish jack is a large, elongated freshwater fish native to Africa, known for its predatory behavior. It inhabits deep and quiet waters, often hiding among boulders and under overhangs. This species is valued as a game fish due to its size and fighting ability.
Where they live
Found in African freshwater systems, especially Lake Kariba, the Cornish jack prefers deep, calm waters near boulders, under overhangs, and among floating mats, avoiding strong currents.
Typical size
Up to about 150 cm
What they eat
- small cichlids
- minnows
- labeo fish
- shrimps
- insect larvae
- other small invertebrates
Best baits
- small live fish
- shrimp
- insect larvae
- artificial shrimp
Best lures
- soft plastic swimbaits
- small crankbaits
- jigs
- spinnerbaits
How to fish for them
- casting near structure and overhangs
- bottom fishing in deeper quiet water
- using live bait under floats
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