Oreochromis aureus
5.1-9.8 inch
1.1-5.5 lb
Blue Tilapia, native to Africa and the Middle East, are now introduced worldwide. They thrive in warm lakes, ponds, and reservoirs, feeding on algae, plants, and invertebrates. Easily adaptable, they are a mainstay of aquaculture but can become invasive. Males guard nests aggressively during breeding, ensuring offspring survival.
artificial flies
peas
corns
bread
fly fishing
spinning
chumming
bait casting
Bait Fishing