Mosquitofish
Gambusia holbrooki (Girard)
Gambuzija
Description
Mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki) is a small, live-bearing fish native to North America. Introduced worldwide for mosquito control but considered invasive.
Habitat
Inhabits still and slow waters, canals, ponds and marshes. Highly adaptable and tolerates a wide range of conditions, including low oxygen.
Diet
It feeds on zooplankton, larvae of mosquitoes and other insects, and small crustaceans.
Regulations and Responsible Fishing
No reliable general closed-season note is shown here, so local rules must be checked.
No reliable general minimum-size note is shown here, so local rules must be checked.
Always check local association or concession holder rules before fishing, because they may be stricter than this general overview.
🎣 Recommended Bait
- Bread crumbs
- Small worm bits
📅 Best Seasons
Summer
🕐 Best Time of Day
Bright sunlight, Midday
📍 Where to Fish
Stagnant water, shallow margins of ponds, ditches.
How to catch: Mosquitofish
Extremely aggressive surface feeders; perfect for beginner micro-fishing.