Species guide
How to catch Golden perch
Macquaria ambigua
freshwatergame fishPercichthyidae
Golden perch are freshwater game fish known for their strong migrations during floods to spawn successfully. They have a short, deep body and can grow quite large. These fish are active predators, often hunting other freshwater creatures.
Where they live
Golden perch inhabit freshwater rivers, floodplain lakes, dams, and reservoirs in Oceania, especially in Victoria and New South Wales. They migrate with rising river levels and floods, usually staying in waters up to 10 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 76 cm
What they eat
- Freshwater crayfish
- Small fish
- Insects
- Macroinvertebrates
Best baits
- Freshwater crayfish
- Worms
- Small fish pieces
Best lures
- Soft plastic lures
- Spinnerbaits
- Hardbody crankbaits
- Vibration blades
How to fish for them
- Casting from shore
- Trolling
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
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