Spotted Sorubim fishing
About Spotted Sorubim
A large, flat-headed South American catfish of the Parana and Sao Francisco systems, hunting at night in deep river holes and channel edges. Fresh cut bait or live fish on a strong bottom rig is the standard tactic, fished close to the bottom in current. It pulls powerfully and is a top river target, so use heavy line and a robust circle hook.
Typical size: Typically 10 to 30 kg; trophy fish over 60 kg. Record (approx.): approx. 80 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 Spotted Sorubim?
Spotted Sorubim fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Dec. The best windows in the day are usually dusk, night.
Where can you catch Spotted Sorubim?
Spotted Sorubim is most often found in river. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.