Description
The Smallmouth Yellowfish is a species of ray-finned fish, which is an invasive species in rivers of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. They are a hardy and adaptable species that are widespread across their natural distribution range. They have the ability to inhabit smaller streams due to their smaller size. Smallmouth Yellowfish are opportunistic feeders, reaching a mass of around 20lb (9kg) and eating a variety of food types, ranging from plant material to aquatic insects, crabs, shrimps and small fish.
― In-game description
This is the Wiki page for the Smallmouth Yellowfish found in Izilo Zasendulo.
Summary
Habitats
Smallmouth Yellowfish can be found in Lake Shore, Shallow Lake, Upriver, Middle River, and River Mouth.
Bait & Lure Preferences
Minnow, High Impact, Spinner, Bloodworm, Bread, Redworm, Popper, Jerkbait, Spoon, Crankbait, Frog, can be used to lure and catch Smallmouth Yellowfish in COTW the Angler.
Traits
The Smallmouth Yellowfish has the following traits:
- Hard Fighter:
Tries its best to get off the hook.
- Jumper:
Likes jumping out of the water.
Tips for catching Smallmouth Yellowfish
Preferred Bait
The Smallmouth Yellowfish preferes Minnow as bait. If you use Minnow you have the best chance of cathing a Smallmouth Yellowfish.
Time of Day
The best time for catching a Smallmouth Yellowfish is during ☀️Daytime and 🌙Nighttime.
Water Temperature
Smallmouth Yellowfish will bite when the water temperature is between 17.0°C and 37.0°C, with an ideal temperature of 27.0°C.
Ranks & Hook Sizes
| Rank | Hook Size |
|---|---|
| 👶Juvenile (0.2-1kg) | 8 and 7 |
| 🥉Bronze (1-2kg) | 6, 5 and 4 |
| 🥈Silver (2-4.8kg) | 3 |
| 🥇Gold (4.8-7kg) | 2 and 1 |
| 💎Diamond (7-9.8kg) | 1/0 |
Smallmouth Yellowfish Hotspots Map
A map with known hotspots for Smallmouth Yellowfish. These are locations where Diamond Smallmouth Yellowfish have been caugth, but they don't guarantee a Diamond Rank catch. Also, other ranks of Smallmouth Yellowfish can be caught at these locations.
