Species
Australian Smelt
Retropinna semoni
Tier 5Eating4/10ultralight tackleNSWVICQLDSATAS
0 waypoints4–7 cm (max 10 cm) typical
Overview: about australian smelt
Small native freshwater schooling fish of southeast Australian rivers and lakes, important food for trout and native predators. Caught only as bait in cast nets and bait traps.
Biology: Australian Smelt size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Lake, River
- Typical size
- 4–7 cm (max 10 cm)
- Weight
- 0.003–0.01 kg
- Depth range
- 0–5 m
- Diet
- zooplankton, insect larvae
- Global range
- Southeast Australia
How to target: Australian Smelt angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- bait traps in still water
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