Species guide
How to catch Largescale mullet
Planiliza macrolepis
The Largescale mullet is a versatile fish found in a range of water types from freshwater rivers to coral reef coastal waters. They often form schools and gather in large groups during spawning in the sea. They have a fusiform body shape and can reach up to 60 cm in length.
Where they live
Found in shallow coastal waters, coral reefs, mangrove creeks, inlets, and freshwater rivers across Africa, Asia, and Oceania. They inhabit brackish to freshwater zones up to around 10 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 60 cm
What they eat
- organic matter
- filamentous algae
- aquatic plants
- plant debris
- cyanobacteria
Best baits
- bread
- mussel
- worm pieces
- plant-based baits
Best lures
- small soft plastics
- jig heads
- spoons
How to fish for them
- float fishing
- bottom fishing
- light spinning
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