Giant Catfish
(Pangasius sanitwongsei)

Other common names:
Giant Pangasius.
Paroon Shark.
Tepa.

Identification:
Dark-bronze back, silvery light and deep curved belly.
Dark and prolonged dorsal, pectoral and pelvic fins.
Flat and wide head with no whiskers.

Typical location:
In the deeper waters of river and lakes.

Fishing methods:
With live or dead bait such as fish or chicken.

Fighting characteristics:
Top of the list of the world's most powerful fish.
Responsible for sending many anglers back home with sore arms.

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