Snakehead

Habitat & layer

Weedy ponds, ditches and slow water; can breathe air and survive briefly out of water.

Season

Most aggressive in hot summer water; prime time for frog/topwater lures.

Identification

• Elongated cylindrical body with a snake-like head
• Long-based dorsal and anal fins
• Blotches or bars on flanks; aggressive predator

Common methods

• Frog / topwater lures
• Lure (soft bait / poppers)
• Live bait fishing

Baits & lures

• Frog lures
• Soft plastics
• Baitfish
• Live frog (where allowed)

Rig

Heavy PE line and strong hooks; muscle the fish out of the weeds after the strike.