The Eastern Sea Garfish Hyporhamphus australis and the Southern sea garfish, Hyporhamphus melanochir are also known as Garies, Gardies, Beakies, halfbeak and dusky garfish. Garfish are a pale Bluish green above the lateral line and silvery below on the belly area. Southern sea garfish have a blue edged silver band along the middle of the sides.
The Eastern sea garfish have 3 narrow brown lines along the back. They can grow to approximately 40cm in length.
| Distribution
Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia Tackle Baits |
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| Garfish Size and Bag Limits
Please Note: Bag limits, minimum and maximum lengths are subject to change and review by your State Fisheries Department.
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