PROTECTED
Natural Range: The Murray Darling River System (includes the Macquarie, Lachlan and Abercrombie Rivers).
Identification Issues: Similar to Murray Cod, and River Blackfish (as juvenile).
Closed Season: This fish it totally protected
Stocking: Within NSW – Abercrombie River, Macquarie River, Ophir Creek (Hill End), and Turon River.
Bag & Size Limit: This fish it totally protected
Possession Limit: This fish it totally protected
More information:
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/species-protection/conservation/what-current/endangered-species/trout-cod
http://australianmuseum.net.au/Trout-Cod-Maccullochella-macquariensis-Cuvier-1829
http://www.nativefish.asn.au/troutcod.html