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Flatwhiskered catfish

Pinirampus pirinampu

Family
Pimelodidae
Max Length
120 cm
Max Weight
7.7 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
13

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Shrimp

    Effective near structures and river mouths.

  • Cut Bait (Sardine, Shad)

    Strong scent attracts catfish from distance.

  • Earthworms

    Readily available and easy to use.

  • Chicken Liver

    Classic catfish bait, strong smell.

  • Small Live Fish (e.g., Guppy)

    Lively movement attracts attention.

Artificial Lures

  • Berkley PowerBait Power WormSoft Plastic

    Texas rigged, slow presentation.

    Buy
  • Rapala Shad Rap 07Crankbait

    Effective when trolled or retrieved slowly.

    Buy
  • Mepps Aglia Long #3Spinner

    Flashy blade attracts attention in murky water.

    Buy
  • Johnson Silver MinnowSpoon

    Weedless spoon for fishing heavy cover.

    Buy
  • Strike King Red Eye ShadLipless Crankbait

    Vibrations attract in cloudy or muddy water

    Buy

Techniques

Focus on areas with current breaks and submerged structures; fish near the bottom with a slow, deliberate presentation.

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Where to Find Flatwhiskered catfish

Amazonas, Brazil3 spotsMato Grosso, Brazil3 spotsMinas Gerais, Brazil1 spotsSanta Cruz, Bolivia1 spotsPará, Brazil1 spotsParaná, Brazil1 spotsMato Grosso do Sul, Brazil1 spotsGoiás, Brazil1 spotsSergipe, Brazil1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Flatwhiskered catfish?+

Popular baits for Flatwhiskered catfish include Live Shrimp, Cut Bait (Sardine, Shad), Earthworms, Chicken Liver, Small Live Fish (e.g., Guppy). Tip: Focus on areas with current breaks and submerged structures; fish near the bottom with a slow, deliberate presentation.

Where can I catch Flatwhiskered catfish?+

Flatwhiskered catfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Amazonas, Brazil; Mato Grosso, Brazil; Minas Gerais, Brazil. WikiCatch lists 13 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Flatwhiskered catfish get?+

Flatwhiskered catfish (Pinirampus pirinampu) can reach up to 120.00000500000002 cm in length and 7.7 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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