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Giant gourami

Osphronemus goramy

Family
Osphronemidae
Max Length
70 cm
Max Weight
12.2 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
freshwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
12

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Earthworms

    A classic and readily available bait.

  • Grasshoppers

    Effective in areas with vegetation.

  • Crickets

    Use small to medium sized crickets.

  • Shrimp

    Fresh or frozen shrimp works well.

  • Mealworms

    Easy to keep and use.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala Original Floater 07Crankbait

    Mimics small fish, works well trolled.

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  • Mepps Aglia #3Spinner

    Flashy and attracts attention.

    Buy
  • Zoom Trick WormSoft Plastic

    Texas rigged, slow presentation.

    Buy
  • Strike King KVD Spinnerbait 3/8 ozSpinnerbait

    Good for covering water.

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  • Yo-Zuri 3DB PopperTopwater Popper

    Effective in early morning or late afternoon.

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Techniques

Giant gourami are often wary, so use light line and a slow retrieve to entice strikes, especially in clear water conditions.

Where to Find Giant gourami

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Giant gourami?+

Popular baits for Giant gourami include Earthworms, Grasshoppers, Crickets, Shrimp, Mealworms. Tip: Giant gourami are often wary, so use light line and a slow retrieve to entice strikes, especially in clear water conditions.

Where can I catch Giant gourami?+

Giant gourami can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Tỉnh Vĩnh Long, Vietnam; Aceh, Indonesia; Johor, Malaysia. WikiCatch lists 12 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Giant gourami get?+

Giant gourami (Osphronemus goramy) can reach up to 69.9999988 cm in length and 12.1629 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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