African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
- 1lakes
- 42logged catches
- 59.47 kg heaviest logged
African Sharptooth Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) is one of the largest representatives of its genus inhabiting this latitude. It prefers deep areas with a slow or medium current and a rocky or sandy bottom. Thanks to its large mouth this predator can swallow large prey whole. Its maximum length can reach 170 cm (67 inches), with its weight measuring up to 60 kg (132 lb)! What is particular about the African Sharptooth Catfish is its ability to breathe atmospheric air. It can also sometimes make sounds similar to loud croaking.
The African Sharptooth Catfish is omnivorous and most active at night. It feeds on water beetles, mollusks, fish, vegetation, and even organic waste.
What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches
Baits
Large Minnows 
Chicken Liver 
Large Liver 
Shiners Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data
Congo River — 42 catches , best 59.47 kg
- Chicken Liver Capn Hook #10/0 Feeder bottom 7×
- Large Minnows Capn Hook #8/0 Feeder bottom 4×
- Large Minnows Capn Hook #7/0 Feeder bottom 3×
- Large Liver Hook #8/0 Feeder bottom 3×
How to catch
How to catch a unique African Sharptooth Catfish? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.
If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch African Sharptooth Catfish would be to use Chicken Liver on a size #10/0 hook.
If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Shads. The most successful lure is Purple Dust Ribbed Shad 15 cm.
Where to find it
Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log
Small Tilapia 
Dead Lambari Fish 
Large Cutbait 
Huge Cutbait 
Canned Meat 
Buffalo Kidneys 
African Giant Water Bug Data compiled from fp-collective and the Fishing Planet Wiki . Snapshot taken 2026-08-20. Game content and imagery © Fishing Planet LLC.