
African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
African Sharptooth Catfish in Fishing Planet. Find it in Congo River. Bait options include Small Tilapia, Large Minnows, Dead Lambari Fish.
How to catch African Sharptooth CatfishBaits
Lures
Anniversary Craw 11 cm
Anniversary Shad 11 cm
Bony Shad 10 cm
Club-Series Craw 15 cm
Club-Series Crayfish 10 cm
Club-Series Glow Shad 15 cm
Club-Series Ribbed Shad 15 cm
Club-Series Shad 10 cm
Craw 10 cm
Craw 15 cm
Craw 2.5 cm
Craw 4 cm
Craw 5 cm
Craw 7.5 cm
Crayfish 10 cm
Crayfish 7.5 cm
Irish Crayfish 10 cm
Jelly Crayfish 10 cm
Jelly Shad 7 cm
Revolutionary Craw 5 cm
Ribbed Shad 10 cm
Ribbed Shad 15 cm
Ribbed Shad 7 cm
Shad 10 cm
Shad 15 cm
Shad 3 cm
Shad 5 cm
Shad 7 cm
Stars and Stripes Shad 5 cm
X-Series Crayfish 10 cm
X-Series Glow Craw 10 cm
X-Series Ribbed Shad 15 cm
X-Series Shad 10 cm
Where to fish
Size by waterway
| Waterway | Fish class | Maximum weight |
|---|---|---|
| Congo River | Common, Trophy, Unique | 62 kg |
Fishing guide
African Sharptooth Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) is one of the largest representatives of its genus inhabiting this latitude. It prefers deep areas with a slow or medium current and a rocky or sandy bottom. Thanks to its large mouth this predator can swallow large prey whole. Its maximum length can reach 170 cm (67 inches), with its weight measuring up to 60 kg (132 lb)! What is particular about the African Sharptooth Catfish is its ability to breathe atmospheric air. It can also sometimes make sounds similar to loud croaking.
The African Sharptooth Catfish is omnivorous and most active at night. It feeds on water beetles, mollusks, fish, vegetation, and even organic waste.
If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch African Sharptooth Catfish would be to use Chicken Liver on a size #10/0 hook.
If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Shads.
The most successful lure is Purple Dust Ribbed Shad 15 cm.














































