Species
Two-spined Blackfish
Gadopsis bispinosus
Tier 5Eating6/10ultralight tackleNSWVICACT
0 waypoints~15–22 cm typical
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Overview: about two-spined blackfish
Native upland river fish of the southern Murray-Darling — smaller cousin of river blackfish. Common in alpine streams in the ACT and southern NSW. Caught on small worms and flies; release-only in some states.
Biology: Two-spined Blackfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Creek, River
- Typical size
- 15–22 cm (max 30 cm)
- Weight
- 0.1–0.4 kg
- Depth range
- 0–3 m
- Diet
- insects, small crustaceans
- Most active
- nocturnal
- Global range
- Southeast Australia
How to target: Two-spined Blackfish angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small worms in upland streams
Best season: when to catch two-spined blackfish in Australia
No seasonal pattern for two-spined blackfish yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: two-spined blackfish fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for two-spined blackfish yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.