Species guide
How to catch Silond catfish
Silonia silondia
freshwaterbrackishgame fishSchilbeidae
The Silond catfish is a large, elongated freshwater and brackish water predator found in Asia. It is valued as a game fish for its size and fighting ability. This species hunts larger prey in its habitat.
Where they live
Found in freshwater and brackish waters across Asia, the Silond catfish prefers riverine and estuarine environments.
Typical size
Up to about 183 cm
What they eat
- macrofauna prey
- small fish
- aquatic invertebrates
Best baits
- live fish bait
- cut bait
- worms
- shrimp
Best lures
- soft plastic swimbaits
- jigs
- topwater plugs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- casting near structures
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