Species
Glass Shrimp
Paratya australiensis
Also known as freshwater shrimp
Tier 4Eating5/10ultralight tackleNSWVICQLDTAS
0 waypoints2–4 cm (max 5 cm) typical
Overview: about glass shrimp
Tiny native freshwater shrimp of southeast Australian rivers and lakes, important food for trout and natives. Bait-trapped and used as live bait for redfin, bass and golden perch.
Biology: Glass Shrimp size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Creek, Dam, River
- Typical size
- 2–4 cm (max 5 cm)
- Weight
- 0.001–0.003 kg
- Depth range
- 0–3 m
- Diet
- detritus, algae
- Global range
- Eastern Australia
How to target: Glass Shrimp angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small bait traps in creeks
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