Species guide
How to catch Inanga
Galaxias maculatus
freshwaterbrackishsaltwatergame fishGalaxiidae
The Inanga is a small, elongated fish found in fresh, brackish, and saltwater environments. It is a popular target for casual anglers due to its wide distribution and game fish status. Inanga can grow up to 19 cm in length and is known by several common names including Common galaxias and Eel gudgeon.
Where they live
Inanga inhabits fresh, brackish, and saltwater areas across regions including South America, Oceania, and parts of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Typical size
Up to about 19 cm
What they eat
- small aquatic invertebrates
- larvae
- plankton
Best baits
- small worms
- insect larvae
- minnows
Best lures
- small soft plastics
- tiny spinners
- micro crankbaits
How to fish for them
- light spin fishing
- fly fishing with small flies
- bait fishing with small hooks
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