Asian Redtail Catfish
(Hemibagrus nemurus)

Other common names:
Pla Kot.
River Catfish.

Identification:
Light brown back with dark brown spots, white sides and a silvery belly.
Deeply forked tail with a red tint.
Flat and wide head with long whiskers.

Typical location:
At the bottom of muddy and sloggish waters in rivers, streams and lakes.

Fishing methods:
Bottom fishing with live as well as dead shrimp or small fish.

Fighting characteristics:
Sneaky predator that often swallows the bait, and stays on the bottom.

Thai Fishing Guide's recommended hot spots for catching Asian Redtail Catfish: