Species
Northern Pearl Perch
Glaucosoma buergeri
Tier 4Eating9/10medium tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints~30–45 cm typical
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Overview: about northern pearl perch
Northern Australian pearl-perch relative, found on deeper offshore shelf and slope from WA to north QLD. Excellent eating, caught on heavy paternoster rigs.
Biology: Northern Pearl Perch size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Offshore, Shelf
- Typical size
- 30–45 cm (max 60 cm)
- Weight
- 0.8–3 kg
- Depth range
- 50–300 m
- Diet
- small fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Northern Pearl Perch angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- paternoster rigs in 100-250 m
Best season: when to catch northern pearl perch in Australia
No seasonal pattern for northern pearl 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: northern pearl perch fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for northern pearl perch yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.