Best Months
Oct
Best Time
Daytime fishing in impoundments; schools visible in clear water on sonar
Tide
River flow-dependent; fish after moderate rain events in warmer months
Top Locations
8 regions
How to Catch Silver Perch
River flow-dependent; fish after moderate rain events in warmer months
Daytime fishing in impoundments; schools visible in clear water on sonar
Warm, clear water in impoundments; stocked lakes fish well year-round
Midwater in impoundments, weed beds, inflows to stocked lakes, rocky creek arms
Small vibes and blade lures at mid-depth; nymphs on fly; worms and yabbies on a light jighead
Silver perch are schooling fish — if you catch one, there are dozens. Use sonar to find the schools in open water impoundments and vertical-jig or drop bait to them.
Best Regions by Month
Seasonal ratings across all Australian regions. Click a region to see the full calendar.
Bottom and mid-water bait fishing using yabbies, worms, scrub worms, and grubs targeting perch, cod, and catfish.
Casting hard body lures, swimbaits, and surface lures to freshwater structure — snags, rock bars, and weed edges.