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Golden Perch (Yellowbelly) Freshwater Catfish (Eel-tailed Catfish, Jewfish) A medium to large fish with a deep, A medium sized species with a laterally Region laterally compressed body. The body compressed rear portion of the body. colour being generally olive-green with The head is large and four pairs of a yellow or cream belly. The mouth barbels surround the mouth, with its is large with the lower jaw protruding thick fleshy lips. The skin is smooth Fishing Guide slightly. The tail is rounded. with no scales. The back of adults is usually olive-green to brown, and the Distribution: Prefers warm slow moving turbid sections of streams but also belly whitish. Juveniles tend to be grey- found in flooded backwaters and stocked impoundments. brown, mottled with darker blotches. Size: Common length – 40cm, maximum length – 75cm. Distribution: Often found on sand or gravel bottoms in slow moving Up to 23kg. streams, or in impoundments. Tips The species is an opportunistic carnivore. The natural diet of Size: Common length – 40cm, maximum length – 90cm. an adult fish consists mainly of shrimp, yabbies, small fish and Up to 6.8kg. benthic aquatic insect larvae. Juvenile fish consume more of the smaller items such as aquatic larvae and micro crustaceans. Tips Many anglers use shrimp or worm. They are often caught in They seem to like shrimp bait bobbed gently up and down shallow water off grassy banks particularly from dusk. amongst logs. Small deep diving lures are also a popular catching method. They are most active at dawn or dusk in Spangled Perch rising water. Highly attracted to slow moving spinnerbaits. A small to medium sized, laterally compressed fish with a relatively slender body for a grunter. The single The largest Australian freshwater fish. dorsal fin has a moderately sized notch Easily identified by its large mouth, between the spinous and soft-rayed cream to white belly and green portions. The pelvic fins are inserted mottled pattern on the body and behind the origin of the pectoral fins. head. Adults have a broad head with The anal and pelvic fins are white. a concave profile and the spine front portion of the long, single dorsal fin is The back is generally brown to steely-blue and the sides silvery-grey with lower than the softer rear portion. numerous bronze to rusty-brown spots. The tail is slightly forked, the eye is The tail is rounded. small to moderate, and the mouth is of moderate size with equal jaws. Prefer areas of rapid flow Distribution: Likes areas of low flow, resides around undercut banks and Distribution: fallen timber. Size: Common length – 15cm, maximum length – 33cm Size: Common length – 65cm, maximum length – 180cm. Tips The Spangled Perch feeds mainly during daylight hours and Up to 113.6kg. is primarily a carnivore, although it consumes some plant material. Aquatic insects, shrimps, prawns, micro crustaceans Tips Generally associated with deep holes in , the Murray Cod prefers habitats with instream cover such as rocks, stumps, and fish are important components of their natural diet. This fallen trees or undercut banks. A ‘sit and wait’ predator, its perch can be very abundant, especially after flooding. natural diet consistent of fish, crayfish and frogs. Baits of crayfish, mussels or small live fish are popular. Murray Cod will also rise to lures. Make it Legal Silver Perch Remember to abide with the regulations regarding licensing, weight and A medium to large fish with a body that bag limits and restricted seasons, and restricted locations for fishing in becomes deeper and more laterally both and when in our region. compressed with age. The single dorsal fin has a higher, spinous anterior section Please also be aware that rules can differ between Queensland and New and a lower, rayed section at the rear. South Wales, for information visit: The body colour is grey to grey-brown

with a lighter belly. The scales are Queensland New South Wales much smaller than those on Golden Ph: 13 25 23 Ph: 1300 550 474 or Macquarie perch, and the head and daf.qld.gov.au/fisheries/recreational dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational mouth are small. The tail is weakly forked. Qld fishing licenses are available NSW fishing licenses are available Distribution: Prefer lowland, turbid and slow-flowing rivers. from the Goondiwindi, Inglewood from Gundy Sports Centre, Gundy and Texas Post Office’s; or online Guns and Outdoor Supplies and Size: Common length – 30cm, maximum length – 50cm. via Qld Government website. Texas News agency. Up to 8kg. Tips The Silver Perch is omnivorous. Their natural diet consists of As a Courtesy aquatic plants, snails, shrimps and aquatic insect larvae. Bait Please leave all gates as you find them. Please take all rubbish with you if of prawn and worms are common. Schools do accumulate at bins are not provided. the heads of waterholes and flowing reaches, and they can be easily attracted to a fly or lure.

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N r k e All with toilets, drinking water, adjacent picnic areas, and rubbish bins C N Dam narv o s ar n Bonshaw q Goondiwindi Coolmunda Dam 9 H Kilometres Marshall Street, Macintyre River 13km east of Inglewood G w il G k R -28.54632, 150.29936 -28.42404, 151.21734 y il Cree © mapuccino 2017 i v r 10 Goondiwindi Water Park www.mapuccino.com.au e -28.54747, 150.32898 -28.96179, 151.46923 A BCDEFGHI JKLSever M NO There are also spots at Goondiwindi Town Common, Rainbow Reserve, n R Yellowbank Reserve, Less Reserve, Bengalla Reserve and Keetah Border Kwiambal Crossing where a boat can be launched from the Rivers edge. Latitude, Longitude Latitude, Longitude Latitude, Longitude LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION National Nearest Town, River System Nearest Town, River System Park Nearest Town, River System Talwood Reserve -28.495631, 149.490636 Yellowbank Reserve -28.655282, 150.529409 Lovells Crossing Rd -28.410143, 151.077917 Where to Stock Up? 1 8 15 Talwood Boonanga Road Talwood, Kildonan Rd Goondiwindi, Dumaresq River Lovells Crossing Rd Inglewood, Macintyre Brook Bait and fishing equipment Numerous Service Stations across the region stock ice, and from time to time Boonganga Reserve -28.574671, 149.561001 Lees Reserve -28.660438, 150.560711 Coolmunda Dam -28.420765, 151.217349 2 9 16 bait. Just drop in and ask. Talwood Boonanga Road Talwood, Barwon River Kildonan Rd Goondiwindi, Dumaresq River Coolmunda Access Rd Inglewood, Macintyre Brook Goondiwindi Bungunya Reserve -28.383010, 149.691383 Bengalla Reserve -28.663946, 150.598663 Gibraltar Reserve -28.836455, 151.093369 Gundy Sports Centre: bait and fishing equipment 3 10 17 Bungunya Westmar Rd Bungunya, Weir River Kildonan Rd Yelarbon, Dumaresq River Texas Yelarbon Rd Texas, Dumaresq River Gundy Guns and Outdoor Supplies: bait and fishing equipment Tarewinnabar Reserve -28.156576, 150.116502 Keetah Border Crossing -28.642481, 150.720271 Texas Dumaresq River Rest Area -28.870500, 151.163980 Inglewood 4 11 18 Kondar Rd Goondiwindi, Weir River Yelarbon Keetah Rd Yelarbon, Dumaresq River Dumaresq Crossing Rd Texas, Dumaresq River Shell (Service Station): bait and ice Roadhouse (Service Station): bait and ice Goondiwindi Town Common -28.523562, 150.259047 Keetah Reserve -28.634194, 150.730249 Glenlyon Dam -28.961799, 151.469230 5 12 19 Wilshire & Co (local hardware store): fishing equipment Town Common Rd Goondiwindi, Macintyre River Yelarbon Keetah Rd Yelarbon, Dumaresq River Glenlyon Dam Rd Texas Texas Botanical Gardens & Western -28.532561, 150.278754 Whetstone Pocket -28.465727, 150.958786 6 13 Ford’s Family Store: bait Woodlands, Brennans Rd Goondiwindi Cunningham Highway Yelarbon, Macintyre Brook Metro Service Station: bait Note: most locations are considered dry weather access only Hong Yuens: fishing equipment Rainbow Reserve -28.642425, 150.454971 Cunningham Weir -28.737247, 150.961000 7 14 Glenlyon Dam Tourist Park: bait and fishing equipment Kildonan Rd Goondiwindi, Macintyre River Texas Yelarbon Rd Yelarbon, Dumaresq River