Fishing For

Blue tilapia

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(154)

1.3K 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

Unnamed / Forest Ln Pond

iLembe, KwaZulu-Natal

Lake Hunter Canal

Lakeland, Florida

Los Angeles, California

Golden Gate Canal

Collier County, Florida

Unnamed / Kamdeboo Rd Pond

Cape-Town, Western Cape

Unnamed / Tumela Mine Rd Pond

Waterberg, Limpopo

Saddle Creek Pit West

Polk County, Florida

Nkangala, Mpumalanga

Top Baits For Catching Blue tilapia

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Bread

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(230)

93 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

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(1074)

83 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

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(1153)

80 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms

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(295)

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 Chicken Liver

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(141)

7 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Hot Dog

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(146)

6 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn

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(239)

5 Catches

Recently Caught Blue tilapia

Ordeney Cruz

3 days ago

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Broward County, Florida

Lil guy was fighting

Species Blue tilapia

4 likes

Jandre Venter

4 days ago

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Ekurhuleni, Gauteng

Species Blue tilapia

11 likes

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Wishin2Fish On Tiktok

5 days ago

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Pinellas County, Florida

Species Blue tilapia

8 likes

Kieran Soares

1 week ago

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City of Tshwane, Gauteng

Species Blue tilapia

Weight 3 lb 11 oz

18 likes

Atticus Lee

1 week ago

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Saint Johns County, Florida

Species Blue tilapia

Weight 2 lb 11 oz

6 likes • 1 comment

W Fisherman

2 weeks ago

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Harris County, Texas

Species Blue tilapia

7 likes

Nathan Woest

2 weeks ago

•

Harare, Harare

Species Blue tilapia

Weight 2 lb 8 oz

Gear 1

4 likes

Conor Grech

2 weeks ago

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Pinkenba-Eagle Farm, Queensland

Species Blue tilapia

3 likes

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