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Channa micropeltes

How to identify a Snakehead (Giant)

Snakehead (Giant) are found in weed-choked lakes/canals; ambush predator.. Use these features as a starting point and compare with a full identification guide before relying on any identification.

Snakehead (Giant) (Channa micropeltes)
Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributors (CC BY-SA)
EnvironmentFreshwater
SeasonWet season high water; low-water sight fishing

Habitat and range

Weed-choked lakes/canals; ambush predator.

Where to catch Snakehead (Giant)

Baits and lures

Frogs · buzzbaits · swimbaits · live bait

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