Freshwater
Mango Tilapia
Sarotherodon galilaeus
Hebrew name: אמנון הגליל
- Peak season
- April–October
- Length range
- 15–40 cm
- Weight range
- 0.3–2 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–10 m
Minimum size: 22 cm
Measured from the tip of the mouth to the tip of the tail, fish lying flat. Release anything shorter at once.
- Per Fisheries Regulations, 1937, First Addendum, January 7, 2025
Habitat
Warm, shallow freshwater lakes and ponds, especially the Sea of Galilee. Prefers weedy margins and sandy bottoms.
Behavior
Herbivorous bottom feeder most active in warm months. Feeds on algae, plankton, and small invertebrates near shore.
Best techniques
- Float fishing
- Bottom fishing with dough bait
- Light spinning
