Open Year-Round
Australian Herring
Arripis georgianus
Also known as: Tommy Rough, Herring
DPIRD Category
Other Finfish
Peak Season
Year round
Difficulty
Easy
Fight Rating
★☆☆☆☆
Regulations & Limits
OTHER FINFISH
Limits by Bioregion
West Coast
OPEN
Min Size
—
Individual Limit
20 fish
Mixed Limit
Within 30 other finfish total
✓ Open year-round.
South Coast
OPEN
Min Size
—
Individual Limit
20 fish
Mixed Limit
Within 30 other finfish total
✓ Open year-round.
Gascoyne
N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
Pilbara
N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
North Coast (Kimberley)
N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
Good to Know
- Individual species limit of 20
- No minimum size
ℹ️ Regulations can change. Always verify current rules at rules.fish.wa.gov.au
Size & Weight
| Typical Size | 20 cm |
| Max Size | 35 cm |
| Typical Weight | 0 kg |
| Max Weight | 0 kg |
Habitat
Where: Coastal waters, jetties, beaches
Depth: 0-20m
ID Features: Silver-blue back, silver sides, forked tail, small
Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Peak
Available
Poor
Peak: Year round | Water Temp: 12 – 20°C
How to Catch Australian Herring
1
Float fishing
Setup
- Line: PE0.6-1 / 3-6kg
- Leader: 8-12lb fluoro
Top Lures
- Small metal slugs
- Micro jigs
Best Baits
- Whitebait
- Bread
- Maggots
- Prawn pieces
Eating Quality
Flesh: White
Best cooked: Pan fried, smoked (excellent bait)
The Fight
Light fun