Tilapia fishing in the United States occurs mainly in warm, southern regions, where this introduced species is found in lakes, rivers and managed waters.
Based on Fishbrain community data

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According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Tilapia.

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Nile tilapia
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
length · weight
Nile tilapia
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
length · weight
Nile tilapia
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
length · weight
Longfin tilapia
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
length · weight
Nile tilapia
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
length · weight
Blue tilapia
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
7 in · 1 lb
Nile tilapia
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
23 in · 13 lb
Nile tilapia
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
length · weight


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