Species
Roach
Rutilus rutilus
Tier 5Eating4/10ultralight tackleVIC
0 waypoints15–25 cm (max 35 cm) typical
Overview: about roach
Introduced European cyprinid naturalised in parts of VIC. Coarse target with worms and maggots. Pest species in some states.
Biology: Roach size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Lake, River
- Typical size
- 15–25 cm (max 35 cm)
- Weight
- 0.1–0.8 kg
- Depth range
- 0–5 m
- Diet
- insects, small invertebrates
- Global range
- Native Europe; introduced Australia
How to target: Roach angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- worms or maggots on light gear
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More information: roach references & sources
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