Freshwater Mullet illustration
Species

Freshwater Mullet

Trachystoma petardi
Also known as pinkeye mullet
Tier 3Eating6/10light tackleNSWQLD
0 waypoints25–40 cm (max 60 cm) typical

Overview: about freshwater mullet

Australian east-coast mullet that runs deep into freshwater reaches of coastal rivers, often hundreds of kilometres upstream. Caught on bread, worms and small lures in pools and runs. A unique inland mullet fishery in NSW and southern QLD.

Biology: Freshwater Mullet size, diet & habitat

Habitat
Estuary, River
Typical size
25–40 cm (max 60 cm)
Weight
0.3–1.5 kg
Depth range
0–10 m
Diet
algae, detritus, invertebrates
Global range
Eastern Australia

How to target: Freshwater Mullet angling strategies

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

  • bread baits in river pools
  • small worms on light gear

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