Arapaima
Arapaima Gigas
- 2lakes
- 122logged catches
- 176.04 kg heaviest logged
Arapaima (Arapaima Gigas) is one of the world’s largest freshwater fish native to the Amazon and Essequibo basins in South America. Arapaima are air-breathing fish that depend on access to surface air. These fish have long, torpedo-shaped bodies covered in black-green scales with red markings. It’s dorsal and anal fins are situated closer to the tail. Arapaima are usually about 2 m in length, with some specimens growing up to 3 m in length and weighing as much as 200 kg! The diet of the Arapaima mostly consists of fish and crustaceans, but these enormous creatures can sometimes devour land animals that happen to be near the shore.
What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches
Baits
Large Minnows 
Aracu Minnow 
Shiners 
Banded Aracu Minnow Lures
Swimbait 71 g, #5/0 Best setups by lake 2 lakes with data
Amazonian Maze — 88 catches , best 176.04 kg
- Large Minnows Hook #10/0 Float 100 m 11×
- Large Minnows Carp Hook #10/0 Float 6×
- Large Minnows Hook #10/0 Feeder bottom 5×
- Large Minnows Hook #8/0 Float 67 m 5×
Maku-Maku Lake — 34 catches , best 99 kg
- Swimbait 71 g, #5/0 Spinning 3×
- Aracu Minnow Hook #7/0 Feeder bottom 3×
- Large Minnows Hook #9/0 Feeder bottom 2×
- Aracu Minnow Hook #8/0 Feeder bottom 2×
How to catch
How to catch a unique Arapaima? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.
If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Arapaima would be to use Large Minnows on a size #10/0 hook.
If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Jigging Spoons. The most successful lure is Blue/Silver Jigging Spoon 71 g, #7/0.
Where to find it
Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log
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