Species
Oriental Weather Loach
Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
Tier 5Eating4/10ultralight tackleNSWVICQLDACT
0 waypoints15–22 cm (max 28 cm) typical
Regulations
NSW
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | — | — |
noxious species | ||
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
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
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