Saratoga
Saratoga are beautifully-coloured, high-jumping fish found in freshwater rivers, creeks and, more commonly, in the billabongs where they tend to shelter under lilies and other water plants waiting for a passing meal. Saratoga are ferocious predators and will aggressively attack surface lures and flies. They can grow to about 5 kg but are usually caught at weights between 1 and 2 kg. A brood of juvenile saratoga will often retreat into their mother's mouth when approached by a predator.
| Other Names: | Scleropages jardini. Northern saratoga, toga. |
| Location: | Freshwater rivers, creeks and billabongs. |
| Season: | Year-round (except for periods of high wet season floods which may occur during January and February). |
| Method: | Baitcaster or threadline outfits in the 4 kg to 8 kg range and, in particular, fly fishing outfits. The fish will aggressively attack surface lures and flies. |
| Regulations: | No specific regulations - included in general possession limit. |
| Eating: | Saratoga are not regarded as a table fish and should be released after capture. |