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Japanese pilchard

Sardinops melanostictus

Family
Clupeidae
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
0.5 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
3

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Tiny shrimp

    Effective when fished on a small hook.

  • Worms

    Use small pieces to attract pilchards.

  • Small plankton

    Attracts schools.

  • Krill

    Pilchards naturally feed on Krill.

Artificial Lures

  • Maria Mucho Lucir 35gMetal Jig

    Great for casting long distances.

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  • Daiwa Seabass Hunter X S 75FMinnow

    Effective with a twitching retrieve.

    Buy
  • DUO Tetra Works Toto 48HSSinking Minnow

    Good for deeper water.

    Buy
  • Major Craft Jigpara Micro Slim 5gMetal Jig

    Small profile, attracts bites.

    Buy

Techniques

Use chum to attract schools of pilchards to your fishing location, increasing your chances of a catch.

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Where to Find Japanese pilchard

兵庫県, Japan1 spots神奈川県, Japan1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Japanese pilchard?+

Popular baits for Japanese pilchard include Tiny shrimp, Worms, Small plankton, Krill, Maria Mucho Lucir 35g. Tip: Use chum to attract schools of pilchards to your fishing location, increasing your chances of a catch.

Where can I catch Japanese pilchard?+

Japanese pilchard can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include 兵庫県, Japan; 神奈川県, Japan. WikiCatch lists 3 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Japanese pilchard get?+

Japanese pilchard (Sardinops melanostictus) can reach up to 39.5000011 cm in length and 0.486 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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