🟢 Beginner— Great for new anglers
Sleepy Cod
Oxyeleotris lineolatus
🌊 Mixed / Freshwater
A large native gudgeon found in northern Australian rivers and estuaries. Sleepy Cod are ambush predators that lurk near structure and are highly regarded as table fish. They can reach impressive sizes in tropical rivers.
Legal Size
25cm
Bag Limit
10/day
Avg Weight
1.00kg
Record
4.50kg
Fishing Tips
1
Target submerged timber, rock bars, and undercut banks
2
Slow presentations work best — they are ambush predators
3
Excellent eating — one of the best table fish in freshwater
4
Found in the same habitat as Barramundi in northern rivers
5
Use light gear for maximum sport
Baits & Lures
Natural Baits
live shrimpwormssmall bait fishyabbies
Lures & Artificials
small soft plasticssmall hard bodiesblades
Regulations
Minimum Legal Size
25 cmDaily Bag Limit
10 fish* Regulations may vary by state. Always check local fishing rules before heading out.