Congo Yellowfish

Labeobarbus stappersii

1lakes
32logged catches
8.54 kg heaviest logged

Congo Yellowfish (Labeobarbus stappersii) is a large omnivorous schooling bottom-dwelling fish. It prefers deep places with a slow current and areas near the water edge bordering on coastal forests.
Apart from its impressive size, this fish is also exceptionally strong and very feisty when being reeled in, which makes it a desirable trophy. It eats everything from plankton to small fish, but the basis of its diet is insect larvae and other small invertebrates, which the Congo Yellowfish often digs out from under rocks. This fish is active both during the day and at night. Under favorable conditions, its weight can reach over 9 kg (2 lb).

What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches

Baits

Lures

Trophy Flat Spoon 42 g, #6/0 2

Casting Spoon 21 g, #3/0 1

Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data

Congo River — 32 catches , best 8.54 kg

Grasshoppers Hook #1 Feeder bottom 2×
Trophy Flat Spoon 42 g, #6/0 Spinning 2×
Caster Maggots Hook #1/0 Feeder bottom 2×
Mayflies Hook #1/0 Float 150 m 1×

How to catch

How to catch a unique Congo Yellowfish? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Congo Yellowfish would be to use Sweet Peas on a size #1 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Flat Spoons. The most successful lure is Yellow/Silver Trophy Flat Spoon 42 g, #6/0.