Freshwater
Snakehead
Channa striata
- Peak season
- Year-round (best in rainy season)
- Length range
- 20–80 cm
- Weight range
- 0.3–5 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–5 m
Habitat
Swamps, ponds, rice paddies, and slow rivers across Southeast Asia. Tolerates stagnant, low-oxygen water.
Behavior
Air-breathing ambush predator that strikes surface lures aggressively. Can survive out of water for extended periods.
Best techniques
- Topwater frogs over weed mats
- Soft plastics in heavy cover
- Live bait near structure
- Buzz baits
