Species
Blue Catfish
Neoarius graeffei
Tier 3Eating6/10light tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints30–60 cm (max 80 cm) typical
Overview: about blue catfish
Common tropical Australian estuarine catfish, often called 'blue salmon catfish' — abundant in NT and northern QLD estuaries. Hooked on worms and prawn baits in tidal waters. Watch venomous spines. Decent eating when fresh.
Biology: Blue Catfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, River
- Typical size
- 30–60 cm (max 80 cm)
- Weight
- 0.5–3 kg
- Depth range
- 0–30 m
- Diet
- fish, crustaceans, detritus
- Global range
- Northern Australia, New Guinea
How to target: Blue Catfish angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- worms or prawn baits in tidal creeks
Safety & handling
In the same waters
- venomous spines
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