Common Name: Freshwater Blackfish
Species Name: Gadopsis marmoratus
Description
The Freshwater Blackfish is also known as Blackfish, Slippery, Slimy and Marble Cod. The Freshwater Blackfish has marbled pattern of blotches with various shades of green, brown, black and yellow along the upper body and flanks. The lower flanks and belly area vary from purple grey to yellowish. A distinguishing feature of the Freshwater Blackfish is the upper jaw which is longer than the lower jaw. The Freshwater Blackfish can grow up to 75cm however more commonly caught around 30cm.
Distribution
New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
Tackle
Light Tackle
Lures
Small Minnows, Soft Plastics and Fly
Baits
Worms, Freshwater Shrimp, Insect Larvae and small Yabbies
Freshwater Blackfish Size and Bag Limits
Please Note: Bag limits, minimum and maximum lengths are subject to change and review by your State Fisheries Department.
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