Species
Mary River Cod
Maccullochella mariensis
Tier 5Eating7/10medium tackleEPBC: EndangeredEndangeredQLD
3 waypoints40–70 cm (max 120 cm) typical
Regulations
QLDbag 0
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | — | 0 |
Closed: WILD fish fully protected — release immediately. Stocked impoundment fish may be retained under SIPS permit rules. | ||
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about mary river cod
Critically endangered native cod restricted to the Mary River system in south-east QLD. Catch-and-release only in many waters and totally protected in others — strict closed seasons and gear restrictions apply. Always verify QLD rules before fishing for them.
Biology: Mary River Cod size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Freshwater, Impoundment, River
- Typical size
- 40–70 cm (max 120 cm)
- Weight
- 2–8 kg (max 35 kg)
- Depth range
- 0–20 m
- Diet
- small fish, yabbies, frogs
- Most active
- crepuscular
- Global range
- Endemic to Mary River system, south-east QLD
How to target: Mary River Cod angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- (WILD: protected, catch-and-release only) — spinnerbaits and surface lures along snags in stocked impoundments (Borumba)
Conservation
EPBC: EndangeredIUCN: Endangered
EPBC Endangered. Wild fish fully protected; legal catch only in some stocked QLD impoundments.
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Where to catch: mary river cod fishing spots in Australia
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