Definitely a redfin. Never expected to see one in Bassendean as they are a freshwater species, though have heard of them heading into brackish water occasionally. They're common in dams and rivers south of Perth and are pretty good eating.
that they are in there. I suspect someone dumped a dead one in the river. They are very tough, but dont survive in the nutrient rich Avon river either, so its unlikely it was "washed" down. Avon would have no flow now with no rain for ages.
Have to agree, it was probaly dumped there ( altho anything is possible, there are a few species of introduced fish in those small streams and drains leading into the river )
Carbz
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Feral fish?
Any ideas?
not sure what it is.
Found in bassendean.
makai
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Redfin
Looks like a redfin to me
Sean66
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Agree, looks like a redfin.
Agree, looks like a redfin.
I'm here for a good time, not a long time. Lets go fishing!
Carbz
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Oh ok are they common?never
Oh ok are they common?
never caught one so was curious.
Cheers for the hasty reply
tadpole
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Definitely a redfin. Never
Definitely a redfin. Never expected to see one in Bassendean as they are a freshwater species, though have heard of them heading into brackish water occasionally. They're common in dams and rivers south of Perth and are pretty good eating.
caughtup
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strange sightin ther carbz.
strange sightin ther carbz. definately a redfine perch. where abouts in bassendean was this?
Carbz
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Just near sandy beach
Just near sandy beach reserve.
Washed up on bank.
pale ale
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Do not return them to the
Do not return them to the water. Do not relocate them to any other water.
Kill em and eat em. They have tough scales and are almost impossible to scale, so best to fillet and skin them
They breed like flies and will overpopulate their environment. When this happens, there will be no big fish, just thousands of 4-5 inch pests!
caughtup
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agree with u on that one pale
agree with u on that one pale ale
but great fun to catch on light gear! funny to see em in bassendean tho? i highly doubt there'll be many more..
crasny1
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I highly doubt
that they are in there. I suspect someone dumped a dead one in the river. They are very tough, but dont survive in the nutrient rich Avon river either, so its unlikely it was "washed" down. Avon would have no flow now with no rain for ages.
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grantarctic1
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+1
Have to agree, it was probaly dumped there ( altho anything is possible, there are a few species of introduced fish in those small streams and drains leading into the river )
Poltergeist
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I have heard there is a
I have heard there is a population of them in the Helena River so if you found it anywhere near the mouth of that it probably swum down into the Swan.
caughtup
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as much as a pest they are
as much as a pest they are there still a great little fish to catch. love em or hate em ther always ther! a bit better then a blowfish dont u think?
love sitting at harvey with a cold beer casting lures and getting stuck into mobs of perch.
crezz
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bloody fresh water blowies!
bloody fresh water blowies!
Carbz
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Redfin
More Redfin have turned up in bassendean good sizes too!