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Patati Catfish fishing

Pimelodus maculatus

About Patati Catfish

The patati is a spotted South American catfish common in the rivers and reservoirs of the Rio de la Plata basin, where it feeds on the bottom for fish, crustaceans and detritus. Anglers take it on cut bait, worms and small dead baits fished hard on the bottom, often after dark. It is a reliable, scrappy fighter that schools in numbers.

Typical size: Typically 0.5 to 2 kg; trophy fish over 3 kg. Record (approx.): approx. 4 kg (varies by region).

Season, time and habitat

Best season
Jan-Mar, Dec
Best time
Dusk, night
Habitat
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 Patati Catfish?

Patati Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Dec. The best windows in the day are usually dusk, night.

Where can you catch Patati Catfish?

Patati Catfish is most often found in river. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.