Species
Macquarie Perch
Macquaria australasica
Tier 4Eating7/10light tackleEndangeredNSWVICACT
0 waypoints~25–35 cm typical
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Overview: about macquarie perch
Endangered native percichthyid of the southern Murray-Darling and coastal Snowy systems. Strictly protected in NSW and VIC — no-take. Once a major rec target, now persists only in scattered relict populations.
Biology: Macquarie Perch size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Dam, River
- Typical size
- 25–35 cm (max 50 cm)
- Weight
- 0.3–2 kg
- Depth range
- 0–15 m
- Diet
- insects, crustaceans, small fish
- Global range
- Southeast Australia
How to target: Macquarie Perch angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- no-take — release if incidentally caught
Best season: when to catch macquarie perch in Australia
No seasonal pattern for macquarie perch yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: macquarie perch fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for macquarie perch yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.