Kamba Catfish
Chrysichthys cranchii · Catfish family
- 1lakes
- 73logged catches
- 248 kg heaviest logged
Kamba Catfish (Chrysichthys cranchii) is the largest African catfish. It has a moderately oblong body and four pairs of barbels, and its dorsal and pectoral fins boast sharp barbs. This fish has a varied diet: it can feast on anything from aquatic vegetation and insects to snails, prawns, crawfish, and fish. To catch an adult Kamba Catfish, we recommend choosing powerful tackle, since its weight can reach about 130 kg (286 lb)!
What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches
Baits
Large Minnows 
Shiners 
Chicken Liver 
Freshwater Crab Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data
Congo River — 73 catches , best 248 kg
- Large Minnows Capn Hook #8/0 Feeder bottom 15×
- Large Minnows Capn Hook #8/0 Float 200 m 5×
- Shiners Capn Hook #8/0 Feeder bottom Shore 3×
- Chicken Liver Capn Hook #10/0 Feeder bottom 3×
How to catch
How to catch a unique Kamba Catfish? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.
If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Kamba Catfish would be to use Shiners 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 
Large Liver 
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