Catching Redfin in Goulburn NSW

A beautifully coloured small but aggressive Redfin perch that will eagerly eat your offering.

Redfin breed readily in still waters and tend to over-populate smaller bodies of water resulting in large populations of stunted fish. They are carnivorous, taking a wide range of aquatic foods, but the larger fish prefer yabbies and other fish. Baits are best presented on a running sinker or paternoster rig as the fish generally prefer living and feeding near the bottom of the waterway.

Redfin Perch Hot Spots

Goulburn's Wollondilly River & Mulwarree ponds are perfect for this species, providing anglers with numerous spots to try their luck.

• Burrinjuck Dam
• Murrumbidgee River
• Blowering Dam

Gear and Techniques for Redfin Fishing

Opt for a light spin outfit, combining a 2-3kg or 2-4kg rod with a 2000, or 2500 reel. Spool with 4-8 lb braid and a corresponding fluorocarbon leader for the best experience.

Redfin Perch are a good eating fish with firm white flesh when cooked.

Lures and Baits For Redfin Perch

Redfin perch are known to be aggressive, responding well to a variety of lures. Soft plastics, especially curl tails, minnow imitations, and paddle tails in both natural and bright colours, rigged on jig heads ranging from 1/8 to 1/20th, are recommended. For lake fishing, employ smaller bibbed crankbaits, deep divers, lipless crankbaits, and soft plastics in depths of 4 to 12 meters.

A prize large Redfin Perch that has eaten a lure.

Lake Fishing for Redfin Perch

Look for underwater structures, which are key habitats. Employing a sounder can greatly improve your success rate, revealing Redfin hotspots around submerged features.

Although less common, trolling for Redfin can be effective. Use smaller lures and vary your approach to find what works best, focusing on areas with minimal snags.

Vertical jigging is effective when positioned above a school of redfin. Use lures like Nils Master Ice Jigs, Hester, Goby & Jackson Vibes, dropping through the school and lifting with gentle wrist movements.

Bait Fishing for Redfin Perch

The most traditional method, utilising earthworms, small yabbies, freshwater shrimp, and small strips of fish. Rigs that minimise snagging, such as running sinkers or paternoster rigs, are ideal.

A large Redfin perch that has eaten a lure fished on the bottom of the riverbed.

Tips for Successful Redfin Perch Fishing

• Timing: Fish during early mornings and late afternoons for peak activity.
• Seasonality: Spring to autumn are the best seasons, though redfin can be caught year-round.
• Mobility: Change spots or techniques if current ones aren't yielding results.
• Stealth and Patience: Approach spots quietly for the best outcomes.

Conservation and Ethical Practices

NSW DPI recommends utilising Redfin as food or disposing of them humanely to reduce their impact on native fish populations. They are one of the best-tasting freshwater fish with buttery white fillets, often likened to an inland whiting. Redfin perch can be targeted year-round using various lures and presentations.

Fish N Shoot Tackle World Goulburn

Tackle World Goulburn is dedicated to providing top-tier fishing and shooting gear with personalized service. Located in a friendly country environment, we prioritize quality products and expert advice for anglers of all levels.

Address: Unit 2 104 Clinton Street, Goulburn, NSW 2580
Phone: (02) 4822 1929

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Or call NSW DPI on 1300 369 365