Species
Freshwater Catfish
Tandanus tandanus
Also known as eel-tailed catfish · tandan
Tier 3Eating8/10light tackleNSWVICQLDSA
0 waypoints~30–55 cm typical
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Range & spots
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This species is in the catalog but not yet linked to any mapped waypoint.
Overview: about freshwater catfish
Native Murray-Darling catfish with eel-like tail, found in lowland rivers and dams. Caught on worms, yabbies and small lures fished slow on the bottom. Excellent eating but venomous pectoral and dorsal spines — handle carefully. Vulnerable in some states.
Biology: Freshwater Catfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Dam, River
- Typical size
- 30–55 cm (max 90 cm)
- Weight
- 0.5–4 kg
- Depth range
- 0–15 m
- Diet
- worms, crustaceans, small fish
- Most active
- nocturnal
- Global range
- Eastern Australia
How to target: Freshwater Catfish angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- worms or shrimp on the bottom in dams
- small soft plastics worked slow on rivers
Best season: when to catch freshwater catfish in Australia
No seasonal pattern for freshwater catfish yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: freshwater catfish fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for freshwater catfish yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.