Species
Oriental Weather Loach
Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
Tier 5Eating4/10ultralight tackleNSWVICQLDACT
0 waypoints~15–22 cm typical
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Overview: about oriental weather loach
Introduced freshwater loach naturalised in some southeast Australian creeks. Noxious pest in NSW. Incidental catch.
Biology: Oriental Weather Loach size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Creek, River
- Typical size
- 15–22 cm (max 28 cm)
- Weight
- 0.05–0.2 kg
- Depth range
- 0–3 m
- Diet
- detritus, invertebrates
- Global range
- Native East Asia; introduced Australia
How to target: Oriental Weather Loach angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- incidental
Best season: when to catch oriental weather loach in Australia
No seasonal pattern for oriental weather loach yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: oriental weather loach fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for oriental weather loach yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.