Jau Catfish fishing
About Jau Catfish
The jaú is a giant golden catfish of deep pools in large South American rivers like the Amazon and Paraná, prized by big-game freshwater anglers. It is a bottom-dwelling ambush feeder that engulfs whole fish, so heavy gear and large live or cut baits fished deep in slack holes are the way to find one. Expect a slow, immensely powerful fight from these heavyweights.
Typical size: Commonly 1 to 1.4 m; trophies over 1.5 m and 60 kg. Record (approx.): approx. 100 kg (varies by region).
Season, time and habitat
Darker cell = more active that month. Based on the species' usual yearly rhythm.
Common questions
When is the best time to catch Jau Catfish?
Jau Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows in the day are usually dusk, night.
Where can you catch Jau Catfish?
Jau Catfish is most often found in river. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.