Species guide
How to catch Australian grayling
Prototroctes maraena
The Australian grayling is an elongated fish known for forming large schools before spawning. It inhabits cool, clear rivers and creeks, feeding on small crustaceans, insects, larvae, and algae. Spawning occurs from February to May, releasing thousands of eggs that settle downstream.
Where they live
Found in cool, clear freshwater and brackish creeks and rivers in Oceania, often over gravel bottoms with alternating pools and rapids. Also occurs in brackish and saltwater areas nearby.
Typical size
Up to about 33 cm
What they eat
- small crustaceans
- insects
- insect larvae
- algae
Best baits
- small insect larvae
- shrimp
- worms
Best lures
- small soft plastics
- light spinners
- tiny spoons
How to fish for them
- ultralight spinning
- bait fishing
- fly fishing
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