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Lake Biwa catfish
length · weight
Lake Biwa catfish
31 in · 11 lb
Lake Biwa catfish
16 in · 7 lb 5 oz
Lake Biwa catfish
Little Econlockhatchee River
16 in · 5 lb
Lake Biwa catfish
31 in · 7 lb
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Lake Biwa catfish go for spinners, crankbaits, soft swimbaits, and natural baits — but the best choice shifts with water conditions, season, and local pressure.
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Lake Biwa catfish hold near deep, soft-bottomed areas and submerged structure in Lake Biwa, where this solitary, nocturnal predator ambushes fish, crustaceans, and insects after dark.
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