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
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Wels catfish.