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Giant African Threadfin fishing

Polydactylus quadrifilis

About Giant African Threadfin

A powerful West African surf and estuary predator with long, sensory threadfin rays that it uses to detect prey in murky water. Anglers target it from beaches and river mouths with lures, live bait and cut bait worked near the bottom in current. It hits hard and uses its broad body to fight stubbornly in the surf.

Typical size: Typically 5 to 20 kg; trophy fish exceed 40 kg. Record (approx.): approx. 55 kg (varies by region).

Season, time and habitat

Best season
Jan-Dec
Best time
Dawn, dusk
Habitat
Coast, Lake, River
Season by month

Darker cell = more active that month. Based on the species' usual yearly rhythm.

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Common questions

When is the best time to catch Giant African Threadfin?

Giant African Threadfin fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows in the day are usually dawn, dusk.

Where can you catch Giant African Threadfin?

Giant African Threadfin is most often found in coast, lake, river. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.