Species guide
How to catch Gillbacker sea catfish
Sciades parkeri
brackishsaltwaterAriidae
The Gillbacker sea catfish is a large marine catfish found in brackish and saltwater environments of the Atlantic and Caribbean. It has a typical fusiform body shape and can grow up to 190 cm and weigh up to 50 kg. This predator hunts various fish and macrofauna in shallow waters up to 20 meters deep.
Where they live
Found in brackish and saltwater habitats of the Atlantic and Caribbean, commonly inhabiting depths from 15 to 20 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 190 cm
What they eat
- smaller fish species
- macrofauna
- bottom-dwelling prey
Best baits
- cut fish bait
- shrimp
- worms
Best lures
- soft plastic baits mimicking small fish
- jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
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