Species guide
How to catch Great snakehead
Channa marulius
freshwatergame fishChannidae
The great snakehead is a large predatory fish known for its elongated body and impressive size. It inhabits freshwater environments and is prized among game fish enthusiasts. This species is aggressive and an effective hunter in its habitat.
Where they live
Found in sluggish or standing freshwater such as canals, lakes, swamps, deep river pools, and flooded forests, often where there is submerged aquatic vegetation. Native to Asia and introduced in parts of North America.
Typical size
Up to about 183 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- aquatic insects
- crustaceans
Best baits
- live fish
- frogs
- cut bait
Best lures
- topwater frogs
- soft plastic swimbaits
- spinnerbaits
- jerkbaits
How to fish for them
- casting topwater lures near vegetation
- live bait fishing
- fly fishing with streamers
- casting soft plastics
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