Species
Mary River Cod
Maccullochella mariensis
Tier 5Eating7/10medium tackleEPBC: EndangeredEndangeredQLD
3 waypoints~40–70 cm typical
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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)
Best season: when to catch mary river cod in Australia
No seasonal pattern for mary river cod yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: mary river cod fishing spots in Australia
3 mapped fishing spots, marks and waypoints for mary river cod across Australia, covering land-based fishing, estuary fishing and freshwater fishing. Each location below links through to access notes and coordinates.