Fishing for Australian swamp eel

Ophisternon gutturale

The Australian swamp eel is a slender, elongated fish found in freshwater habitats like swamps and slow-moving streams. It typically reaches up to 20 inches in length and weighs around 1.5 pounds. This eel is carnivorous, feeding on small fish and invertebrates. It is known for its burrowing behavior and ability to survive in low-oxygen environments. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Australian swamp eel

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Smoky Hill River

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Rancho Santa Margarita Lake

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Winooski Upper Reservoir

23 in · 16 lb

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Senecaville Lake

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Grove Pond

10 in · 15 lb

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