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Wolf Fish fishing

Hoplias malabaricus

About Wolf Fish

The traira, a widespread, hardy South American predator of slow rivers, lagoons, ponds and weedy backwaters, lying in ambush among cover. It smashes topwater frogs, spinnerbaits, soft plastics and live bait, with explosive strikes best in warm weather and low light. It has a bony, toothy mouth that throws hooks, so set hard and keep tension through its thrashing fight.

Typical size: Typically 1 to 3 kg; trophy fish over 5 kg. Record (approx.): approx. 6 kg (varies by region).

Season, time and habitat

Best season
Jan-Dec
Best time
Dawn, dusk
Habitat
River, Lake
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 Wolf Fish?

Wolf Fish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows in the day are usually dawn, dusk.

Where can you catch Wolf Fish?

Wolf Fish is most often found in river, lake. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.