Species
Barcoo Grunter
Scortum barcoo
Tier 4Eating8/10light tackleQLDSANT
0 waypoints25–40 cm (max 50 cm) typical
Overview: about barcoo grunter
Native freshwater grunter of the Lake Eyre basin and Cooper Creek, restricted in distribution but a respected lure target where available. Excellent eating.
Biology: Barcoo Grunter size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Creek, River
- Typical size
- 25–40 cm (max 50 cm)
- Weight
- 0.3–2 kg
- Depth range
- 0–8 m
- Diet
- insects, small fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Lake Eyre Basin, Australia
How to target: Barcoo Grunter angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small hardbodies in outback waterholes
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