Two-spined Blackfish illustration
Species

Two-spined Blackfish

Gadopsis bispinosus
Tier 5Eating6/10ultralight tackleNSWVICACT
0 waypoints15–22 cm (max 30 cm) typical

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

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