Species
Spotted Galaxias
Galaxias truttaceus
Also known as mountain trout · trout galaxias
Tier 5Eating6/10ultralight tackleVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints12–18 cm (max 22 cm) typical
Overview: about spotted galaxias
Native trout-shaped galaxiid of southeast Australian rivers and lakes, particularly TAS and southwest VIC. Important sea-run trout prey; sometimes targeted by purist freshwater anglers.
Biology: Spotted Galaxias size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Lake, River
- Typical size
- 12–18 cm (max 22 cm)
- Weight
- 0.02–0.1 kg
- Depth range
- 0–8 m
- Diet
- insects
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Spotted Galaxias angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small flies in TAS streams
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