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27 Fish identification and measurement Fish identification and measurement Most families of fish have a number of different species which can make identification difficult. It is important to know exactly what fish you catch as different regulations may apply to different species. Various reference books are available which clearly outline a fish’s defining characteristics. Some NSW species look quite similar. The following tips have been prepared to help identify popular species from similar looking fish. Australian Bass Snout length shorter than Estuary Perch. Pelvic fin white at leading margin. Snout profile – slightly concave to straight. Dark olive/grey/green on back fading to off-white or yellowish white below. Estuary Perch Snout profile – concave. Snout tapered and elongated (longer than Bass). Dark grey and silvery on back, paler below. All fins dark. Spiny Crayfish and Yabbies ■■ All Euastacus crayfish species have a set of spines along the bottom of the claws, making recognition relatively easy. ■■ Species of Euastacus crayfish can often be confused with the common yabby. ■■ Euastacus crayfish can also generally be distinguished from a yabby by its larger size and the presence of short robust spikes on its claws, carapace and abdomen. Yabbies are smooth shelled. Cherax Crayfish ‘Yabbies’ Euastacus Crayfish ‘Spinies’ NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide Smooth, no spines Rough, with spines Golden Perch and Silver Perch Small Golden Perch are often confused with small Silver Perch. Distinguishing features of Golden Perch are their olive green colouration, their yellow belly, their distinctly concave forehead above the eyes and their lower protruding jaw. In contrast, Silver Perch have a more silvery darker complexion on the back, are paler on the sides, have a white belly, have a smaller beak-like head, have a small mouth and small scales and their jaws are of equal length. Golden Perch Concave head. Protruding lower jaw. Olive green colouration. Silver Perch Small head, eyes. Jaws equal length. Darker silvery complexion on back. White belly.
Southern Shortfin and Longfin Eels The Longfin Eel is closely related and very similar to the Southern Shortfin Eel. However, the dorsal fin on the Longfin Eel extends well forward of the anal fin. Often incorrectly referred to as Conger Eel in Victoria and NSW they may also resemble Lampreys, especially when small. Longfin Eel Dorsal fin extends markedly forward of anal fin. Uniform olive/green to brown colour, distinctly blotched or mottled. Eastern (Freshwater) Cod, Trout Cod and Murray Cod The Eastern Cod was once common in northeastern NSW but wild spawned fish are now considered rare. Eastern Cod are similar to Murray Cod and Mary River Cod. They can vary from pale green to golden with heavy black or green convoluted mottling. The pelvic fin is clear and relatively long. The lower jaw protrudes. Trout Cod have the following features which distinguish the species from Murray Cod: Southern Shortfin Eel Dorsal fin extends a little forward of anal fin. Uniform olive/green to brown colour, no distinctive markings. Blue-grey colour with well defined dark spots and dashed markings, whereas Murray Cod are generally greenish in colour with dark marbled markings. ■■ The snout and upper jaw is usually longer than the lower jaw. In Murray Cod the jaws are level or the lower jaw longer. ■■ The forehead profile is straight or slightly convex whereas in Murray Cod the forehead profile is slightly concave. ■■ The snout and forehead of Trout Cod are usually clear of any markings. 28 Fish identification and measurement Eastern Cod Convoluted mottling. Trout Cod Straight-convex forehead. Lower jaw protrudes. Pelvic fin clear. Overhanging upper jaw. Concave forehead. Shorter snout. Murray Cod Stripe through eye. Spotted marking. Mosaic or marbled marking. NSW Recreational Freshwater Fishing Guide
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Page 6 and 7: 1 NSW Recreational Fishing Fee NSW
Page 8 and 9: 3 Where do my fishing fees go? Wher
Page 10 and 11: 5 More facilities for fishers The s
Page 12 and 13: 7 Working with fishers Working with
Page 14 and 15: 9 Fish hatcheries and fish stocking
Page 16 and 17: 11 NSW Recreational Freshwater Fish
Page 18 and 19: 13 How to use circle hooks Circle h
Page 20 and 21: 15 Converting fish lengths to weigh
Page 22 and 23: 17 Fishing safely/safe boating NSW
Page 24 and 25: 19 Food safety ‘Red alert’ alga
Page 26 and 27: 21 Double uni knot for joining line
Page 28 and 29: 23 Bubble floats ■■Bubble float
Page 30 and 31: 25 Common baits ■■ Dragon Fly l
Page 34 and 35: 29 How to measure the legal length
Page 36 and 37: 31 Murray Cod NSW Recreational Fres
Page 38 and 39: 33 Summary of permitted lines and h
Page 40 and 41: 35 Only one rod and line 3 permitte
Page 44 and 45: 39 You have now modified one entry
Page 46 and 47: 41 Summary table of bag limits, siz
Page 48 and 49: 43 Listed dams Dams where Silver Pe
Page 50 and 51: 45 Key to trout waters Trout waters
Page 52 and 53: 47 3 Carters Brook Upstream from St
Page 54 and 55: 49 4 Lake Canobolas NSW Recreationa
Page 56 and 57: 51 3 Snowy River Upstream of Victor
Page 58 and 59: 53 Threatened and protected species
Page 60 and 61: 55 Conserving our biodiversity - aq
Page 62 and 63: 57 ■■ Report suspected pests an
Page 64 and 65: 59 You can help prevent further spr
Page 68 and 69: 63 Creek and its tributaries upstre
Page 70 and 71: 65 Mehi River - Moree Weir All fish
Page 72 and 73: 67 Murrumbidgee River - Yanco Creek
Page 74 and 75: 69 Fisheries officers NSW Recreatio
Page 76 and 77: 71 Coastal offices NSW Recreational
Page 80 and 81: 75 Date Catch Comments A diary for
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