African Sharptooth Catfish

African Sharptooth Catfish

Clarias gariepinus

CommonTrophyUnique

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 Catfish

Baits

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

Where to fish

Size by waterway

WaterwayFish classMaximum weight
Congo RiverCommon, Trophy, Unique62 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.