Maccullochella peelii
How to identify a Murray Cod
Murray Cod are found in big river snags, rock bars; ambush strikes.. Use these features as a starting point and compare with a full identification guide before relying on any identification.
EnvironmentFreshwater
SeasonClosed in spring (AU); prime summer/fall
Habitat and range
Big river snags, rock bars; ambush strikes.
Where to catch Murray Cod
- Murray-Darling basin (AU)
Baits and lures
Big swimbaits · wakebaits · spinnerbaits
Related species
Often caught in the same waters or confused with Murray Cod:
- Muskellunge — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Nase — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Nile Perch — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Nile Tilapia — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- North African Catfish — identification & profile (Freshwater)
- Northern Hogsucker — identification & profile (Freshwater)
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