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Silver Arowana

Silver Arowana

Osteoglossum bicirrhosum

  • 2lakes
  • 61logged catches
  • 18.32 kg heaviest logged

Silver Arowana (Osteoglossum bicirrhosum) is a tropical freshwater fish that is native to South America, particularly in the basins of such river as the Amazon, Essequibo, and Oyapock, in both blackwater and whitewater habitats as well as flooded forests. These fish have long, laterally compressed bodies that are covered in large and shiny silvery-golden scales that resemble armor plating. Arowana can grow up to 120 cm in length, weighing on average around 4.6 kg, sometimes reaching a maximum weight of up to 6 kg. Silver Arowana are skilled predators that are sometimes called “monkey fish” for jumping out of the water to catch their prey. Their main diet consists of insects, crustaceans, fish, and any animals found on the water surface.

What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches

Baits

Large Minnows 6 Shiners 3

Lures

Duo Swimbait 56 g, #4/0 7 Swimbait 71 g, #5/0 4 Trophy Walker 14 g, #3/0 2 X-Series Walker 14 g, #4/0 2 Major Popper 42 g, #5/0 2 Major Popper 42 g, #5/0 2 Major Popper 70 g, #7/0 2 Buzzbait 24 g, #4/0 1 Swimbait 64 g, #4/0 1 Buzzbait 28 g, #5/0 1

Best setups by lake 2 lakes with data

Maku-Maku Lake — 37 catches , best 18.32 kg

  • Swimbait 71 g, #5/0 Spinning 4×
  • Shiners Hook #6/0 Feeder bottom 3×
  • Major Popper 42 g, #5/0 Spinning 2×
  • Major Popper 42 g, #5/0 Spinning Boat 2×

Amazonian Maze — 24 catches , best 5.57 kg

  • Duo Swimbait 56 g, #4/0 Spinning 5×
  • Duo Swimbait 56 g, #4/0 Spinning Boat 2×
  • Trophy Walker 14 g, #3/0 Spinning 2×
  • X-Series Walker 14 g, #4/0 Spinning 2×

How to catch

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

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Silver Arowana would be to use Large Minnows on a size #6/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Swimbaits. The most successful lure is Natural Blue Duo Swimbait 56 g, #4/0.

Where to find it

Amazonian Maze Brazil Maku-Maku Lake Peru

Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log

Aracu Minnow Dobsonfly Larva Freshwater Prawns #131#2171#2529#132

Data compiled from fp-collective and the Fishing Planet Wiki . Snapshot taken 2026-08-20. Game content and imagery © Fishing Planet LLC.