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Bagrid catfish

Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus

Family
Claroteidae
Max Length
65 cm
Max Weight
5 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
1

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Earthworms

    Effective for all sizes, easy to find.

  • Shrimp

    Fresh or frozen, very attractive scent.

  • Chicken Liver

    Strong scent, use smaller pieces.

  • Small Fish

    Local species work best when live.

  • Crayfish

    Good for larger catfish.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala Shad Rap SR05Crankbait

    Good for casting near structures.

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  • Mepps Aglia Longue #2Spinner

    Silver or gold blade is very effective.

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  • Zoom Brush HogSoft Plastic

    Texas-rigged or Carolina-rigged is common.

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  • Strike King Mr. Crappie Slab HammerJig

    Work it slowly along the bottom.

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  • Kastmaster Acorn Spoon 1/4ozSpoon

    Erratic retrieves trigger strikes.

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Techniques

Fish near structures like submerged logs and vegetation, as Bagrid catfish often ambush prey from these locations; consider using a fish finder to locate deeper holes where they may congregate.

Where to Find Bagrid catfish

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Bagrid catfish?+

Popular baits for Bagrid catfish include Earthworms, Shrimp, Chicken Liver, Small Fish, Crayfish. Tip: Fish near structures like submerged logs and vegetation, as Bagrid catfish often ambush prey from these locations; consider using a fish finder to locate deeper holes where they may congregate.

Where can I catch Bagrid catfish?+

Bagrid catfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Koulikoro, Mali. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Bagrid catfish get?+

Bagrid catfish (Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus) can reach up to 64.9999976 cm in length and 5 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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