P - December 18, 2020

PERCH, PEARL

Scientific Name:

Glaucosoma scapulare

Fish Group:

Salt/Fresh:

Salt

Also Known As:

Pearl Perch; PERCH, PEARL

Rating:

Countries:

Australia

Description:

One of the best tasting fish in the ocean. The pearl perch is sort after in southern Queensland and New South Wales coastal reefs.

How To Identify:

Pearl Perch are a deep bodied fish with large eyes. They are generally a silver colour with golden brown spots on their scales. They can grow to about 8 kilos.

How To Catch:

Pearl Perch are generally targeted with bait on coastal reef systems with bait. Baits can include squid, pilchards or generally any type of fresh fish bait.

Generally caught at dusk or dawn and after dark.

Where Found:

Australia

Found in Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales in coastal reefs. I have caught them in as little as 10 meters of water but generally found in 30-50 meters of water. Often found around wire weed.