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Mekong giant catfish

Pangasianodon gigas

Family
Pangasiidae
Max Length
300 cm
Max Weight
350 kg
IUCN Status
CR
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
21

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Chicken Gut

    Extremely effective due to strong scent.

  • Fermented Rice Bran

    Used in chumming and hook baits.

  • Bread Dough

    Often mixed with fish sauce for added attraction.

  • Live Carp (small)

    Effective for larger specimens.

  • Earthworms (large)

    Multiple worms on a single hook works well.

Artificial Lures

  • River2Sea Whopper Plopper 130Topwater

    Wake bait to imitate injured prey.

    Buy
  • Rapala DT-16Crankbait

    Deep diving model to reach bottom.

    Buy
  • Shimano Coltsniper 100SSpoon

    Heavy spoon good in strong currents.

    Buy
  • Daiwa Saltiga SK JigJig

    Metal jig for deep water jigging.

    Buy
  • YUM Money MinnowSoft Plastic

    Swimbait on a jig head works well

    Buy

Techniques

Use heavy tackle and strong lines due to the size and power of Mekong giant catfish; chumming can significantly increase your chances of a catch.

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Where to Find Mekong giant catfish

Tỉnh Vĩnh Long, Vietnam1 spotsจังหวัดลพบุรี, Thailand1 spotsမကွေးတိုင်းဒေသကြီး, Myanmar1 spotsจังหวัดพะเยา, Thailand1 spotsจังหวัดมหาสารคาม, Thailand1 spotsจังหวัดน่าน, Thailand1 spotsສະຫວັນນະເຂດ, Laos1 spotsจังหวัดพิจิตร, Thailand1 spotsจังหวัดสงขลา, Thailand1 spotsจังหวัดภูเก็ต, Thailand1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Mekong giant catfish?+

Popular baits for Mekong giant catfish include Chicken Gut, Fermented Rice Bran, Bread Dough, Live Carp (small), Earthworms (large). Tip: Use heavy tackle and strong lines due to the size and power of Mekong giant catfish; chumming can significantly increase your chances of a catch.

Where can I catch Mekong giant catfish?+

Mekong giant catfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Tỉnh Vĩnh Long, Vietnam; จังหวัดลพบุรี, Thailand; မကွေးတိုင်းဒေသကြီး, Myanmar. WikiCatch lists 21 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Mekong giant catfish get?+

Mekong giant catfish (Pangasianodon gigas) can reach up to 300 cm in length and 350 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is CR.

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