Australian Anchovy illustration
Species

Australian Anchovy

Engraulis australis
Tier 4Eating4/10ultralight tackleNSWVICQLDSAWATAS
0 waypoints8–12 cm (max 15 cm) typical

Overview: about australian anchovy

Tiny schooling baitfish of inshore Australian waters, central to the food web — what tuna, kingfish, salmon and tailor feed on when whitebait runs are in. Cast-netted by bait gatherers; rarely caught on rod and line.

Biology: Australian Anchovy size, diet & habitat

Habitat
Bay, Estuary, Inshore
Typical size
8–12 cm (max 15 cm)
Weight
0.01–0.03 kg
Depth range
0–50 m
Diet
phytoplankton, zooplankton
Global range
Southwest Pacific, southern Australia

How to target: Australian Anchovy angling strategies

Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.

  • cast nets in bay shallows

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