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Fish Species Guide: Find Where to Catch Every Fish
Browse 60+ fish species. Get habitat, seasonality, and proven tactics for each one, mapped to the waters they call home.
Most popular fish species
The fish anglers search for most, from Astronotus crassipinnis, Caribe boca de locha and Corvina de río and more. Start here to learn where they live and how to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
Astronotus crassipinnis
Astronotus crassipinnis
Caribe boca de locha
Pygocentrus nattereri
Corvina de río
Plagioscion ternetzi
Cucharón
Sorubim lima
Cíclido pavorreal de kelber
Cichla kelberi
Dama
Salminus brasiliensis
Lebrancho
Mugil liza
Leporinus obtusidens
Leporinus obtusidens
Mangrullo
Pseudoplatystoma corruscans
Pacú
Piaractus mesopotamicus
Palometa picuda
Serrasalmus marginatus
Pejerrey
Odontesthes perugiae
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- 01 · Species map filter
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Pick your target fish and the map zeroes in on the waters they call home. No more guessing which lake holds them.
- 02 · Waterbody species
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Species, behavior and seasonal patterns for every lake, river and pond, before you leave the driveway.
- 03 · Angler Intelligence
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Fish species FAQ
Quick answers for planning your next trip.
How many fish species are in the onWater species guide?
The guide covers 60 fish species, including Astronotus crassipinnis, Caribe boca de locha and Corvina de río. Each species guide lists habitat, seasons and techniques where we have that information.
How do I find where a fish species lives?
Each species guide describes its habitat and distribution. In the onWater app, the species filter narrows the map to waters with that species.
What are the best lures and bait for Astronotus crassipinnis?
Baitfish imitations, spinners, small crankbaits, and soft-plastic swimbaits, suit the adult's fish-heavy diet; natural bait including small live or cut fish and mollusks also works well.
What are the best lures and bait for Caribe boca de locha?
Cut fish, meat, or other animal-based bait is the traditional approach in South America, the scent and blood draw in schooling fish and trigger the feeding response. Small spinners and spoons that mimic struggling baitfish can produce strikes, particularly at dawn and dusk when adults are most actively hunting.
What are the best lures and bait for Corvina de río?
Natural baits, worms, small cut bait, or local invertebrates, fished near the bottom are the most consistent approach given the species' drum family traits and its habitat in large, often turbid rivers where scent and feel matter.
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