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Striped catfish

Pangasianodon hypophthalmus

Family
Pangasiidae
Max Length
130 cm
Max Weight
44 kg
IUCN Status
EN
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
10

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Earthworms

    Easy to obtain, effective for all sizes.

  • Chicken Liver

    Strong scent, attracts fish from a distance.

  • Shrimp

    Works well in both fresh and brackish water.

  • Small Fish (Tilapia, etc.)

    Effective for larger catfish, use live or cut.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala Original Floater 07Crankbait

    Trolled slowly or cast near structure.

    Buy
  • Mepps Aglia #3Spinner

    Silver or gold, retrieve slowly near bottom.

    Buy
  • Zoom Trick WormSoft Plastic

    Texas or Carolina rigged, various colors.

    Buy
  • Kastmaster Spoon 1/2 ozSpoon

    Cast and retrieve, or vertical jigging.

    Buy

Techniques

Use a strong rod and reel with heavy line, as Striped catfish can grow quite large and fight hard. Fish near structure or drop-offs where they tend to congregate.

Where to Find Striped catfish

Tỉnh Vĩnh Long, Vietnam3 spotsจังหวัดประจวบคีรีขันธ์, Thailand1 spotsจังหวัดพะเยา, Thailand1 spotsจังหวัดมหาสารคาม, Thailand1 spotsTỉnh Hưng Yên, Vietnam1 spotsจังหวัดนนทบุรี, Thailand1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Striped catfish?+

Popular baits for Striped catfish include Earthworms, Chicken Liver, Shrimp, Small Fish (Tilapia, etc.), Rapala Original Floater 07. Tip: Use a strong rod and reel with heavy line, as Striped catfish can grow quite large and fight hard. Fish near structure or drop-offs where they tend to congregate.

Where can I catch Striped catfish?+

Striped catfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Tỉnh Vĩnh Long, Vietnam; จังหวัดประจวบคีรีขันธ์, Thailand; จังหวัดพะเยา, Thailand. WikiCatch lists 10 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Striped catfish get?+

Striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) can reach up to 129.99999499999998 cm in length and 44 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is EN.

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