Species
Fork-tailed Catfish
Neoarius berneyi
Also known as lesser salmon catfish
Tier 4Eating6/10light tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints30–50 cm (max 70 cm) typical
Overview: about fork-tailed catfish
Tropical Australian fork-tailed catfish of northern rivers and estuaries. Common bycatch on worm and prawn baits. Watch the venomous spines.
Biology: Fork-tailed Catfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, River
- Typical size
- 30–50 cm (max 70 cm)
- Weight
- 0.5–2.5 kg
- Depth range
- 0–20 m
- Diet
- fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Northern Australia
How to target: Fork-tailed Catfish angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- worms and prawn baits
Safety & handling
In the same waters
- venomous spines
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