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Garfish

Hyporhamphus melanochir

🌿 Estuary

Small schooling fish found in bays, estuaries, and coastal waters

Legal Size

20cm

Bag Limit

20/day

Avg Weight

0.10kg

Record

0.40kg

Garfish

Baits & Lures

Natural Baits

breadsmall pieces of prawnworms

Lures & Artificials

small fliestiny soft plastics

Regulations

Minimum Legal Size
20 cm
Daily Bag Limit
20 fish

* Regulations may vary by state. Always check local fishing rules before heading out.

Find This Species

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