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Buffon's river-garfish

Zenarchopterus buffonis

Family
Zenarchopteridae
Max Length
23 cm
Max Weight
0.3 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
1

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Small Shrimp

    Effective when fished under a float.

  • Bloodworms

    Good for attracting smaller fish.

  • Maggots

    Use a small hook for best results.

  • Small Pieces of Fish

    Use oily fish like mullet for added attraction.

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia #0Spinner

    Small spinners work well in clear water.

    Buy
  • Rapala Ultra Light Minnow 04Minnow

    Twitch it near the surface.

    Buy
  • Strike King Mr. Crappie ShadpoleSoft Plastic

    Rig on a small jig head.

    Buy
  • Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 50SMinnow

    A small sinking minnow

    Buy

Techniques

River-garfish often feed near the surface, so focus on presenting baits and lures in the top water column and retrieve slowly.

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Where to Find Buffon's river-garfish

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Buffon's river-garfish?+

Popular baits for Buffon's river-garfish include Small Shrimp, Bloodworms, Maggots, Small Pieces of Fish, Mepps Aglia #0. Tip: River-garfish often feed near the surface, so focus on presenting baits and lures in the top water column and retrieve slowly.

Where can I catch Buffon's river-garfish?+

Buffon's river-garfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Tỉnh Hưng Yên, Vietnam. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Buffon's river-garfish get?+

Buffon's river-garfish (Zenarchopterus buffonis) can reach up to 23.0000004 cm in length and 0.3184 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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