Species
Shortfin Eel
Anguilla australis
Tier 3Eating7/10light tackleNSWVICQLDSATAS
0 waypoints~50–90 cm typical
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Overview: about shortfin eel
Common freshwater eel of southern Australia, found from southern QLD through VIC, TAS, SA. A regular surprise catch when bottom-fishing dams and creeks for redfin or carp. Migrate to the Coral Sea to spawn.
Biology: Shortfin Eel size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Dam, Lake, River
- Typical size
- 50–90 cm (max 110 cm)
- Weight
- 0.8–3 kg
- Depth range
- 0–20 m
- Diet
- fish, frogs, crustaceans
- Most active
- nocturnal
- Global range
- Southwest Pacific
How to target: Shortfin Eel angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- worms or chicken on the bottom at night
Best season: when to catch shortfin eel in Australia
No seasonal pattern for shortfin eel yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: shortfin eel fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for shortfin eel yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.