Fishing for Macquarie perch

The Macquarie perch is a freshwater fish native to southeastern Australia. It features a deep, laterally compressed body with silvery to dark grey scales. Typically reaching 12-16 inches and weighing up to 5 pounds, it feeds on aquatic insects and crustaceans. Preferring cool, clear rivers and lakes, it is known for its schooling behavior and seasonal spawning migrations. This summary is AI generated