Macquaria colonorum
7.9-16 inch
1.1-7.7 lb
Estuary Perch inhabit tidal rivers and estuaries of southeastern Australia. Silvery with dark backs, they favor snag-lined pools and brackish waters. Feeding on shrimp, small fish, and insects, they are aggressive and hard-fighting. Known for seasonal spawning migrations, they are closely related to the prized Australian bass.
poppers
soft plastics
grubs
minnows
casting
backbouncing
cast and retrieve
trolling