Fishing for Wels catfish
Silurus glanis
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The Wels catfish is a large freshwater fish native to European and Asian rivers and lakes. It has a long, slender body, smooth skin, and a wide mouth with barbels. This nocturnal predator feeds on fish, amphibians, and birds. It can grow up to 13 feet (156 inches) long and weigh over 300 pounds. This summary is AI generated
simone-termenini-1, Fishbrain angler since 2013
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Water type
Freshwater / Mixed
IUCN Status
Least concern
Threat to humans
Potential pest
Source: Fishbase
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According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Wels catfish.
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