Fishing For

Blue tilapia

4.0

(125)

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

14 Catches

4.0

(2)

Saddle Creek Pit West

Los Angeles, California

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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(934)

76 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

4.0

(1016)

68 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Bread

4.0

(183)

62 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms

4.0

(260)

12 Catches

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

4.0

(2)

8 Catches

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

5.0

(1)

5 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Liver

4.0

(126)

5 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Hot Dog

4.0

(125)

5 Catches

Recently Caught Blue tilapia

Gabryel Mckinzie

2 days ago

•

Osceola County, Florida

Caught these two with a casting net today as well

Species Blue tilapia

Weight 9 lb 8 oz

Gear 1

9 likes

Gabryel Mckinzie

3 days ago

•

Osceola County, Florida

Caught with a casting net

Species Blue tilapia

8 likes • 1 comment

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Anthony Mackey

4 days ago

•

Webb County, Texas

Species Blue tilapia

Weight 4 lb

8 likes

Ian Edwards

6 days ago

•

Los Angeles County, California

Species Blue tilapia

9 likes

Edward Rizleris

1 week ago

•

Collier County, Florida

My daughter breaking in her new Shakespeare rod and reel combo!

Species Blue tilapia

10 likes • 3 comments

Dennis Roos

1 week ago

•

Sarasota County, Florida

Species Blue tilapia

5 likes

Robert Lorezo

1 week ago

•

Hidalgo County, Texas

Species Blue tilapia

2 likes

Ian Edwards

2 weeks ago

•

Los Angeles County, California

Was hunting panfish and this one was a good 6 7 inch. Bent the hell out of my ultralight. Red worms size 6 hook around 8pm

Species Blue tilapia

8 likes

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