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Redfin Fishing Reports

Perca fluviatilis

Redfin fishing activity is based upon real fishing reports collected over a decade, by Getfished. It represents an overview of all reports. With 3067 reports across 273 reported locations, the dataset helps show longer-term fishing patterns rather than isolated catches.

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Redfin Seasonal pattern Report activity is strongest through spring, with winter also contributing a notable share of reports. Activity is lower through summer.

Redfin Bait and lure signal Reported bait patterns commonly include Worms, Yabbies and Scrub worms. Lure reports are led by Soft plastics, Tt switchblade and Blades.

Dataset context These patterns reflect observed report behaviour across time and locations. They highlight trends and tendencies, not guaranteed fishing outcomes.

Fishing rules "Some states have semi permantent restrictions on fishing for certain species, including Redfin. Check local regulations before you fish."

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Report patterns

Redfin report signals

Derived from fishing report data

Bait and lure patterns

These percentages show the share of bait and lure mentions found in reports for this species. They reflect observed report patterns, not universal recommendations.

Reported bait

Worms 39.2%

Yabbies 28.9%

Scrub worms 11.0%

Jan juc worms 7.1%

Shrimp 3.3%

Frozen freshwater shrimp 2.8%

Night crawlers 2.1%

Corn 0.6%

Soft plastics 0.6%

Euro worms 0.6%

Chicken 0.3%

Peeled yabby tail 0.2%

Reported lures

Soft plastics 7.1%

Tt switchblade 6.2%

Blades 4.0%

Strike tiger soft plastics 2.6%

zx40 Blade 2.1%

Rmg crazy deep 1.6%

Ice jigs 1.6%

Spinners 1.5%

Rapala ice-jigs 1.4%

Lures 1.4%

Strike tiger nymph 1.3%

Small lures 1.3%

Seasonal report pattern

This shows when redfin reports appear across Australian seasons. Shares are based only on reports with parseable dates.

Autumn and summer show the strongest reporting activity, with reduced reports during winter.

Note: seasonal patterns may be influenced by factors such as reporting bias, species behavior, and environmental conditions.

Summer 20.9%

Autumn 21.7%

Winter 23.0%

Spring 34.4%

Reported redfin locations

These locations come from report records. Linked locations have matching Getfished location pages.

Lake Hume

205

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Waranga Outlet Channels

200

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Lake Eppalock

199

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Lake Eildon

192

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Kialla Lakes

122

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Cairn Curran

86

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Crusoe Reservoir

70

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Lake Weeroona

46

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Bonnie Doon

44

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Wurdi Buloc

42

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Barwon River

34

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Lake Victoria Shepparton

34

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Wurdee Boluc

32

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Wurdi Buloc Reservoir

32

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Lake Tom Thumb

30

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Waranga Basin Harrimans Point

28

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Kennington Reservoir

26

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Stoney Creek Reservoir

26

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Waranga Basin Banks

26

Reported in fishing data but not yet mapped to a Getfished location page.

Redfin Fishing Guide

Redfin perch are introduced freshwater fish found in cooler Australian lakes, lagoons, swamps and slow-flowing streams, including NSW, ACT, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and WA. The source presents them as widespread, aggressive and accessible, with both sporting and environmental relevance. They can be a useful target for beginners, but they are also an introduced species, so local rules on release or movement must be understood.

They feed hard on small fish, yabbies, shrimp, insects and almost anything that fits in their mouth. Redfin use aquatic weed, dead trees, rocks and open water, especially in larger lakes and dams. They can move shallow in winter in some reservoirs and may hold tight to bottom in deeper or slower water. Lakes, dams, lagoons and creek systems can all produce fish when cover and food line up.

Tactics include bait and lure fishing. Worms are strongly supported, with live minnows, shrimp, small yabbies, maggots and insects also relevant. Keep bait moving slowly where possible. Soft plastics, small hard bodies, vibes, blades, chatterbaits and topwater can all work when matched to depth and cover. In deeper water, keep lures near the bottom with pauses; around creeks or snags, weedless-rigged plastics reduce losses.

Redfin often school by size, so a run of very small fish may mean it is worth moving along the same bank, changing depth or using a larger profile to search for better fish.

Gear can be light. A light spinning outfit around 1000-2500 reel size is supported, with 6-10lb braid and 4-10lb leader for lure fishing, or 6-10lb mono for bait. A small running sinker and size 4 baitholder hook is enough for many bait situations. In Victoria and other states, check whether redfin may be returned, used as bait or moved, because pest fish rules vary.

When fishing dams, count down lures to repeat the productive depth. In creeks, make several casts beside the same snag before changing to the next piece of cover.

Check your local state fishing authority website for current redfin rules, bag settings and pest-fish requirements.

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Redfin is also known as:

Redie, Reddy, English Perch.