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Pearlspot

Etroplus suratensis

Family
Cichlidae
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
1.9 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
mixed
Fishing Spots
1

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Earthworms

    Effective, readily available, and easy to use.

  • Shrimp

    Small pieces of fresh or frozen shrimp work well.

  • Small Crabs

    Good for larger Pearlspot, use whole or pieces.

  • Maggots

    Can be very effective, especially in cooler water.

  • Small fish

    Use live fish where regulations allow.

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia #2Spinner

    Silver or gold, slow retrieve is key.

    Buy
  • Rapala Ultra Light Minnow 04Crankbait

    Casting near vegetation.

    Buy
  • Zoom Tiny FlukeSoft Plastic

    Rigged weightless or on a small jighead.

    Buy
  • Blue Fox Vibrax Foxtail SpinnerSpinner

    Silver blade and red tail work well.

    Buy
  • Kastmaster 1/8 ozSpoon

    Good for casting long distances.

    Buy

Techniques

Target areas near submerged vegetation, rocks, or structure, and vary your retrieve speed until you find what works.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Pearlspot?+

Popular baits for Pearlspot include Earthworms, Shrimp, Small Crabs, Maggots, Small fish. Tip: Target areas near submerged vegetation, rocks, or structure, and vary your retrieve speed until you find what works.

How big do Pearlspot get?+

Pearlspot (Etroplus suratensis) can reach up to 40.0000006 cm in length and 1.9479 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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