Fishing For

Blue tilapia

4.0

(128)

1.1K Catches

Discover everything you need to know about catching Blue tilapia. Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.

Average Length

6.3 in

Maximum Length

1.5 ft

Maximum Weight

4.4 lbs

Depth Range

16.4 ft

Temperature Range

46.4 - 86.0 ºF

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Blue tilapia

Collier County, Florida

Los Angeles, California

13 Catches

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(2)

Saddle Creek Pit West

Palm Beach County, Florida

10 Catches

5.0

(1)

Unnamed / Forest Ln Pond

iLembe, KwaZulu-Natal

10 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Blue tilapia

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

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(960)

76 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

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(1036)

69 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Bread

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(187)

62 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms

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(265)

12 Catches

Lures by Worden's Original Rooster Tail 1/2 oz. Inline Spinner White

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(2)

8 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Hot Dog

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(130)

5 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver

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(126)

5 Catches

Lures by Kalin's Lunker Grubs 3" - 10 Pack - Smoke/Salt n' Pepper

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(1)

5 Catches

Recently Caught Blue tilapia

Jude Oliva

1 day ago

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Santa Cruz, Laguna

Species Blue tilapia

Gear 4

2 likes • 1 comment

Ian Edwards

1 day ago

•

Los Angeles County, California

Absolute tank fought harder than a mf thought I got snagged. Ultralight with worms and 4lb line my go to.

Species Blue tilapia

6 likes • 1 comment

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Michael Alexander

2 days ago

•

Cameron County, Texas

#Catchking caught both using dough balls

Species Blue tilapia

Gear 1

6 likes

Edward Rizleris

1 day ago

•

Collier County, Florida

After catching the bass earlier two gators came in to watch me catch a few tilapia. Definitely not afraid of me !!!

Species Blue tilapia

Gear 6

3 likes

CJ Blanken

5 days ago

•

Hillsborough County, Florida

blue tilapia just after 9pm. this spot is good and has a lot of different fish.

Species Blue tilapia

Weight 3 lb 3 oz

8 likes

Ian Edwards

1 week ago

•

Los Angeles County, California

Nice tilapias under the bridge. Lake Balboa

Species Blue tilapia

7 likes

Vill Nile

1 week ago

•

Shawnee County, Kansas

Species Blue tilapia

6 likes

Joe B

1 week ago

•

Honolulu County, Hawaii

Species Blue tilapia

Weight 11 oz

6 likes

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