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Smallmouth yellowfish

Labeobarbus aeneus

Family
Cyprinidae
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
7.8 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
57

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Earthworms

    Use dew worms or red wigglers.

  • Grasshoppers

    Effective during warmer months.

  • Crickets

    Hook through the thorax for best results.

  • Shrimp

    Can be used in rivers or dams

  • Mealworms

    Good alternative, hook once through the end

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia Long #2Spinner

    Silver or gold blade is highly effective.

    Buy
  • Rapala Original Floater 09Crankbait

    Mimics small baitfish.

    Buy
  • Strike King Rage Tail CrawSoft Plastic

    Texas rigged or as trailer.

    Buy
  • Woolly Bugger (Olive)Fly

    Dead drift or slow retrieve.

    Buy
  • Blue Fox Vibrax #3Spinner

    Generates a lot of vibration.

    Buy

Techniques

Fish near structures like rocks and submerged trees, varying your retrieve speed until you find what triggers strikes.

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Where to Find Smallmouth yellowfish

Mpumalanga, South Africa9 spotsNorthern Cape, South Africa8 spotsKwaZulu-Natal, South Africa7 spotsNorth West, South Africa6 spotsGauteng, South Africa6 spotsFree State, South Africa4 spotsEastern Cape, South Africa4 spotsLimpopo, South Africa4 spotsHardap Region, Namibia1 spotsǁKharas Region, South Africa1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Smallmouth yellowfish?+

Popular baits for Smallmouth yellowfish include Earthworms, Grasshoppers, Crickets, Shrimp, Mealworms. Tip: Fish near structures like rocks and submerged trees, varying your retrieve speed until you find what triggers strikes.

Where can I catch Smallmouth yellowfish?+

Smallmouth yellowfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Mpumalanga, South Africa; Northern Cape, South Africa; KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. WikiCatch lists 57 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Smallmouth yellowfish get?+

Smallmouth yellowfish (Labeobarbus aeneus) can reach up to 50 cm in length and 7.8 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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