[1] Dr. Shahed Nosarka, a South African national angler, holds the record for the largest largemouth yellowfish caught on a feeder rod using light tackle.

Nosarka’s record is particularly notable as it was achieved using feeder fishing techniques, which require precision, skill, and finesse due to the light tackle used.

[dubious – discuss] It is listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN though, as many ecosystems in which it occurs are severely degraded, and if this does not change, it probably cannot maintain viable populations for long.

The Vaal River is highly laden with pollutants from sewage outside the wet season, and fish kills have been reported due to this.

Whether significant introgression with the smallmouth yellowfish (Labeobarbus aeneus) occurs and yields less viable hybrid offspring (which would also serve to decrease its stocks) needs to be determined.

Anglers are being educated about this flagship species and encouraged to practice catch and release, which is mandatory in Free State.