PROTECTED
Natural Range: The Murray Darling River System. In NSW mainly found in the upper reaches of rivers greater 500m above seas level (particularly in the Macquarie, Lachlan and Abercrombie Rivers and tributaries).
Identification Issues: Similar to the two-shined blackfish, juvenile murray and trout cod.
Closed Season: Fishing for River Blackfish is prohibited in all waters in NSW.
Stocking: Unknown
Bag & Size Limit: Taking this fish is not permitted in NSW
Possession Limit: Taking this fish is not permitted in NSW
More information:
http://www.nativefish.asn.au/blackfsh.html