Fishing For
Arapaima
7
Catches
Arapaima have broad, bony heads, upturned mouths and streamlined bodies with a dorsal fin stretching along their backs toward their tails, which are massive, yet stumpy in appearance.
possibly the largest freshwater fish in the world, reaching up to 440 pounds (200 kilograms) and 10 feet (3 meters) in length. However, sizes of 200 pounds (90.7 kilograms) and 7 to 8 feet (2.2 to 2.4 meters) in length are more common.
Average Length
6.6
ft
Maximum Length
14.8
ft
Maximum Weight
440.9
lbs
Depth Range
-
Temperature Range
77.0 - 84.2
ºF
Top Baits For Catching Arapaima
Natural Baits by Live Bait
Salt Water
Tilapia
1 Catch
Recently Caught Arapaima
Deon Knoesen
2023-06-19
•
Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom
Arapaima
David Ramirez
2023-01-01
•
Florida, Valle del Cauca
Arapaima
Deon Knoesen
2023-06-19
•
Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom
Arapaima
Victor Cedro
2022-04-27
•
Canindé de São Francisco, Sergipe
My Easter day gift. Instead of chocolate, I was gifted my freshwater trophy catch, an Araipama. Gear: Marine Sports Evolution 20lb rod (Brazilian brand) Quantum Icon PT reel JOF 30lb braided line. Sumax Revo shad plug (Brazilian brand)
Arapaima
110 lb 4 oz
Cássio Augusto
2022-04-11
•
São Luis, Maranhão
Pirarucu de bom tamanho capturado com equipamento relativamente leve: Vara carbono Albatross viper 20 lbs, carretilha marine sports venator, linha poseidon 30lbs, anzol chinu 09, isca tilápia viva.
Arapaima
74 lb 15 oz
1
Nicholas Barker
2020-03-01
•
arapaima at exotic fishing Thailand
Arapaima
Nicholas Barker
2020-03-01
•
Muang Phangnga, Phangnga
arapaima at EFT
Arapaima
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