Species guide
How to catch Highwaterman catfish
Hypophthalmus edentatus
freshwaterPimelodidae
The Highwaterman catfish is an elongated freshwater fish native to South America. It lives in schools near the water surface and feeds selectively on plankton. Juveniles stay in estuary streams while adults move upstream.
Where they live
Found in South American freshwater systems, this pelagic catfish lives near the surface over soft muddy bottoms and follows plankton movements.
Typical size
Up to about 58 cm
What they eat
- zooplankton
- fruits
- flowers
- seeds
Best baits
- small insect larvae
- plankton-based baits
- fruit-based baits
Best lures
- small floating lures
- soft plastic baits
How to fish for them
- surface trolling
- light float fishing
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