Pangasianodon gigas
How to identify a Giant Mekong Catfish
Giant Mekong Catfish are found in large river channels; deep holes; reservoirs (stocked).. Use these features as a starting point and compare with a full identification guide before relying on any identification.
EnvironmentFreshwater
SeasonVaries; often warm months
Habitat and range
Large river channels; deep holes; reservoirs (stocked).
Where to catch Giant Mekong Catfish
- Mekong basin (TH/LA/VN/CN)
Giant Mekong Catfish by state
State season calendars that list Giant Mekong Catfish — each shows the months it is in season and the official licence source:
- Louisiana — seasons, best months and licence info
Baits and lures
Pellet · groundbait methods · live · cut in some areas
Related species
Often caught in the same waters or confused with Giant Mekong Catfish:
- Blue Catfish — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Butter Catfish — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Channel Catfish — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Flathead Catfish — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Iridescent Shark Catfish — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Jau Catfish — identification & profile (Freshwater)
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