Macquaria novemaculeata
How to identify a Australian Bass
Australian Bass are found in east-coast rivers; snags/rapids; brackish in winter.. Use these features as a starting point and compare with a full identification guide before relying on any identification.
EnvironmentFreshwater
SeasonSummer surface; winter brackish schooled
Habitat and range
East-coast rivers; snags/rapids; brackish in winter.
Where to catch Australian Bass
- NSW/QLD rivers (AU)
Baits and lures
Surface walkers · spinnerbaits · plastics
Related species
Often caught in the same waters or confused with Australian Bass:
- Butterfly Peacock Bass — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Largemouth Bass — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Peacock Bass — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Rock Bass — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Shadow Bass — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Smallmouth Bass — identification & profile (Freshwater)
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