The sweet smell from the sugar cane and the flaming skies at dusk are the winter and spring impressions of this picturesque area. Nearby stand Mount Warning which is the first spot to receive the sun on the Australian mainland. The major town in the region is Murwillumbah whose name came from the Aboriginals and means place of many possums . Patchwork canefields line the lazy Tweed river which curls around the township on it s way to the sea. This Australian native fish has moderately large scales, large dark eyes, a scooped forehead and a large mouth.
Colouration depends on it s environment.
It can be almost black on the back, with a creamy belly tinged with yellow , to a bright coppery gold and silver belly. Most fish caught are between 500 grams to 2 kg. Maximun growth potential is around 5kg. The Australian Bass is usually found in fresh to brackish water. It is unique to the East Coast of Australia.