Smallmouth Yellowfish

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 the Call of the Wild: The Angler game, Smallmouth Yellowfish can be found in the following reserves:

Summary

Habitats

Smallmouth Yellowfish can be found in Lake Shore, Shallow Lake, Upriver, Middle River, and River Mouth.

Bait & Lure Preferences

Minnow, Spinner, Bloodworm, Bread, Redworm, Popper, Spoon, Crankbait, Jerkbait, and 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.

Ranks & Hook Sizes

RankHook Size
👶Juvenile10, 9, 8 and 7
🥉Bronze6, 5 and 4
🥈Silver3
🥇Gold2 and 1
💎Diamond1/0

Frequently Asked Questions about Smallmouth Yellowfish

How to catch a Bronze Smallmouth Yellowfish in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Juvenile level Smallmouth Yellowfish in COTW the Angler by fishing during Daytime and Nighttime with a 10, 9, 8 and 7 hook size and using Minnow as bait.

How to catch a Bronze Smallmouth Yellowfish in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Bronze level Smallmouth Yellowfish in COTW the Angler by fishing during Daytime and Nighttime with a 6, 5 and 4 hook size and using Minnow as bait.

How to catch a Silver Smallmouth Yellowfish in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Silver level Smallmouth Yellowfish in COTW the Angler by fishing during Daytime and Nighttime with a 3 hook size and using Minnow as bait.

How to catch a Gold Smallmouth Yellowfish in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Gold level Smallmouth Yellowfish in COTW the Angler by fishing during Daytime and Nighttime with a 2 and 1 hook size and using Minnow as bait.

How to catch a Diamond Smallmouth Yellowfish in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Diamond level Smallmouth Yellowfish in COTW the Angler by fishing during Daytime and Nighttime with a 1/0 hook size and using Minnow as bait.