Species guide
How to catch Long-whiskered catfish
Sperata aor
freshwatergame fishBagridae
The long-whiskered catfish is a large freshwater predator known for its distinctively long barbels. It inhabits various water bodies across Asia and grows up to 180 cm in length. This species actively hunts small fish and worms, making it a prized game fish.
Where they live
Widely found in Asian rivers, ponds, lakes, channels, and reservoirs, this catfish thrives in freshwater environments where it preys on smaller aquatic creatures.
Typical size
Up to about 180 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- worms
Best baits
- live baitfish
- earthworms
- nightcrawlers
Best lures
- soft plastic worms
- jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- float fishing
- bait fishing
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