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Striped snakehead
Channa striata
Overview
Channa striata, the striped snakehead, is a species of snakehead fish. It is also known as the common snakehead, chevron snakehead, or snakehead murrel and generally referred simply as mudfish. It is native to South and Southeast Asia, and has been introduced to some Pacific Islands. Reports from Madagascar and Hawaii are misidentifications of C. maculata.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Live frogs
Use a small to medium-sized frog.
- Earthworms
Effective, especially in murky waters.
- Small fish (Tilapia or Guppies)
Imitate natural prey for bigger snakeheads.
- Grasshoppers
Work well when fished on the surface.
- Shrimp
Can be used live or dead, very smelly
Artificial Lures
- River2Sea Whopper Plopper 130TopwaterBuy
Create loud noise and vibration on retrieve.
- Heddon Super SpookTopwaterBuy
Walk-the-dog action entices aggressive strikes.
- Rapala X-Rap 10JerkbaitBuy
Erratic action mimics injured baitfish.
- Zoom Horny ToadSoft PlasticBuy
Buzz it across the surface for explosive hits.
- Strike King KVD Perfect Plastic RodentSoft PlasticBuy
Texas rigged, bounce along the bottom.
Techniques
Target areas with heavy cover such as vegetation or submerged logs, as snakeheads are ambush predators.
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Where to Find Striped snakehead
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Striped snakehead?+
Popular baits for Striped snakehead include Live frogs, Earthworms, Small fish (Tilapia or Guppies), Grasshoppers, Shrimp. Tip: Target areas with heavy cover such as vegetation or submerged logs, as snakeheads are ambush predators.
Where can I catch Striped snakehead?+
Striped snakehead can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Terengganu, Malaysia; Selangor, Malaysia; Perak, Malaysia. WikiCatch lists 32 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Striped snakehead get?+
Striped snakehead (Channa striata) can reach up to 100 cm in length and 3 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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