Australian bass (including estuary perch and hybrids)

Minimum legal size: 27cm
| Common name/s | Australian bass (including estuary perch and hybrids) |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Percalates novemaculeata |
| Minimum legal size | 27 cm |
| Bag limit | Lake Bullen Merri: a combined total of 5 for one or more species of Australian bass, estuary perch and hybrid species. All other Victorian Waters: a combined total of 5 fish (of which no more than 2 can be Australian bass) |
| Additional information | Australian bass is often mistaken for estuary perch. See the differences in the images below. |

Australian bass

Estuary perch