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Bullseye snakehead
Channa aurolineata
Overview
Channa aurolineata is a species of Asian snakehead in the family Channidae. It is found natively in most of Myanmar's waterways as well as the Mae Khlong drainage in Thailand. There is also an invasive population found in Southeast Florida, United States. This species was recently split from C. marulius, the bullseye snakehead, and confirmed as a separate species in 2018; and the Florida and Thailand populations were not discovered to be C. aurolineata until even more recently in 2019. Before this, the Thailand population's species was unknown and the Florida ones were assumed to be C. marulius. C. aurolineata was able to be separated as a new species and identified in other areas due to slight differences in color pattern, lateral line scale and fin ray morphology, and DNA structure from the other species in the marulius complex.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Live Shrimp
Effective in brackish water habitats.
- Small Fish
Guppies or small native species work well.
- Earthworms
A readily available and effective bait.
- Grasshoppers
Best used near grassy banks.
Artificial Lures
- Rapala Skitter Pop 09Topwater PopperBuy
Excites aggressive strikes on the surface.
- Zoom Horny ToadSoft PlasticBuy
Buzz it across the surface, enticing strikes.
- Yo-Zuri 3DB Minnow 100Minnow SwimbaitBuy
Mimics fleeing baitfish effectively.
- Mepps Aglia Long #2SpinnerBuy
Flashy and enticing, good for murky water.
- Strike King Red Eye ShadLipless CrankbaitBuy
Vibrations trigger reaction strikes in open water.
Techniques
Target areas with dense vegetation or structure, as bullseye snakeheads are ambush predators. Vary your retrieve speed to find what triggers the fish to strike.
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Where to Find Bullseye snakehead
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Bullseye snakehead?+
Popular baits for Bullseye snakehead include Live Shrimp, Small Fish, Earthworms, Grasshoppers, Rapala Skitter Pop 09. Tip: Target areas with dense vegetation or structure, as bullseye snakeheads are ambush predators. Vary your retrieve speed to find what triggers the fish to strike.
Where can I catch Bullseye snakehead?+
Bullseye snakehead can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Florida, United States; Mississippi, United States; Jawa Tengah, Indonesia. WikiCatch lists 115 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Bullseye snakehead get?+
Bullseye snakehead (Channa aurolineata) can reach up to 183.00000400000002 cm in length and 13.6 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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