The Red fin is also known as English perch came from Great Britain late last century. Eleven fish were sent by boat with seven surviving the journey, these seven fish have populated almost every river and creek that flows into the Murray – Darling system and a large amount of the impoundments west of the great divide.

Living in large schools, they can be caught in large numbers, they grow up to six pounds quite regularly but have been recorded over 10kg in Australia and over 20kg from there home country.

These fish can be caught on just about anything including a bear hook at times, jigging soft plastic and metal lures are a great way to start. They are also an introduced species so it is not advisable to release them.

When cooking Red fin, fillet and skin them and do not cook them too long or they will become dry and tough.