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Spotted pike-characin

Boulengerella maculata

Family
Ctenoluciidae
Max Length
32 cm
Max Weight
0.9 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
18

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Small Live Fish

    Use small tetras or other local baitfish.

  • Earthworms

    Effective when fished near cover.

  • Grasshoppers

    Good surface bait, especially in warmer months.

  • Shrimp

    Freshwater shrimp are a readily available option.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala Original Floater 07Minnow Crankbait

    Twitch it near structure for best results.

    Buy
  • Mepps Aglia #3Spinner

    Silver or gold blades work well in clear water.

    Buy
  • Zoom Super FlukeSoft Plastic

    Use a weightless Texas rig for a natural presentation.

    Buy
  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1156-HGHGJerkbait

    Suspending lure, works well with pauses.

    Buy
  • Johnson Silver MinnowSpoon

    Weedless spoons excel in heavily vegetated areas.

    Buy

Techniques

Spotted pike-characin often ambush prey from cover, so focus your casts near submerged logs, vegetation, and drop-offs, and use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs.

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Where to Find Spotted pike-characin

São Paulo, Brazil3 spotsPará, Brazil3 spotsMato Grosso, Brazil3 spotsAmazonas, Brazil3 spotsParaná, Brazil1 spotsVichada, Colombia1 spotsTocantins, Brazil1 spotsRio de Janeiro, Brazil1 spotsMato Grosso do Sul, Brazil1 spotsRondônia, Brazil1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Spotted pike-characin?+

Popular baits for Spotted pike-characin include Small Live Fish, Earthworms, Grasshoppers, Shrimp, Rapala Original Floater 07. Tip: Spotted pike-characin often ambush prey from cover, so focus your casts near submerged logs, vegetation, and drop-offs, and use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs.

Where can I catch Spotted pike-characin?+

Spotted pike-characin can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include São Paulo, Brazil; Pará, Brazil; Mato Grosso, Brazil. WikiCatch lists 18 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Spotted pike-characin get?+

Spotted pike-characin (Boulengerella maculata) can reach up to 31.9000006 cm in length and 0.9288 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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