Silver Perch fishing
About Silver Perch
The silver perch is a native Australian freshwater fish of the Murray-Darling system, a schooling omnivore that feeds on insects, shrimp and algae. It is taken on worms, yabbies, small lures and bait fished around weed beds, snags and slow river bends. Wild stocks have declined sharply, so check local regulations and release native fish where required.
Typical size: Typically 0.5 to 1.5 kg; trophy fish over 3 kg. Record (approx.): approx. 8 kg (varies by region).
Season, time and habitat
Darker cell = more active that month. Based on the species' usual yearly rhythm.
Common questions
When is the best time to catch Silver Perch?
Silver Perch fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Dec. The best windows in the day are usually dawn, dusk.
Where can you catch Silver Perch?
Silver Perch is most often found in river. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.