Wels Catfish

This is the Wiki page for the Wels Catfish found in Aguas Claras Municipio.

Description

The Wels Catfish, also called Sheatfish or just Wels, is a large species of catfish native to wide areas of central, southern, and Eastern Europe.

It has been introduced to Western Europe as a prized sport fish, and is now found from the United Kingdom to Kazakhstan and China, and south to Greece and Turkey. With a total length possibly exceeding 9.8ft (3m) and a maximum weight of over 440lb (200kg), the Wels is the largest freshwater fish in Europe and Western Asia, however such lengths are unproven in modern times.

Younger Wels Catfish are about 31-51″ (80-130cm) in length, and up to about 33lb (15kg) in weight. The Wels Catfish is a long-lived species and can live up to 70 years old.

Summary

Habitats

Wels Catfish can be found in Shallow Lake, Deep Lake, Upriver, Middle River, and River Mouth.

Bait & Lure Preferences

Leeches, Liver, Pellets – Regular, Minnow, Boilies – Natural, Worm, Grub, Shad, can be used to lure and catch Wels Catfish in COTW the Angler.

Traits

The Wels Catfish has the following traits:

• Bottom Lurker:

  Prefers swimming closer to the bottom.

• Hard Fighter:

  Tries its best to get off the hook.

• Night Owl:

  More active at night.

Tips for catching Wels Catfish

Preferred Bait

The Wels Catfish preferes Leeches as bait. If you use Leeches you have the best chance of cathing a Wels Catfish.

Time of Day

The best time for catching a Wels Catfish is during Nighttime.

Ranks & Hook Sizes