Bidyan perch

Bidyanus bidyanus

Family

Terapontidae

Max Length

40 cm

Max Weight

1.5 kg

IUCN Status

Water Type

freshwater

Fishing Spots

114

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

Earthworms
Effective all-around bait, especially after rain.
Shrimp
Fresh or frozen shrimp works well.
Yabbies
Excellent natural bait.
Crickets
A good option when other baits fail.

Artificial Lures

Rapala Shad Rap SR05Crankbait
Good for trolling or casting near structure.
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Strike King Spinnerbait Mini KingSpinner
Effective in murky water conditions.
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ZMan TRD BugZSoft Plastic
Use on a jighead for a natural presentation.
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Halco Twisty 20gSpoon
Great for targeting active fish.
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Techniques

Target Bidyan perch around submerged structure like logs and weed beds, and vary your retrieve speed until you find what triggers a strike.

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Where to Find Bidyan perch

Victoria, Australia42 spots New South Wales, Australia34 spots Queensland, Australia20 spots South Australia, Australia10 spots Western Australia, Australia1 spots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Bidyan perch?+

Popular baits for Bidyan perch include Earthworms, Shrimp, Yabbies, Crickets, Rapala Shad Rap SR05. Tip: Target Bidyan perch around submerged structure like logs and weed beds, and vary your retrieve speed until you find what triggers a strike.

Where can I catch Bidyan perch?+

Bidyan perch can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Victoria, Australia; New South Wales, Australia; Queensland, Australia. WikiCatch lists 114 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Bidyan perch get?+

Bidyan perch (Bidyanus bidyanus) can reach up to 40.00000059604645 cm in length and 1.5 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NT.

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