It is a type of native fish here in aus that are a good fish to eat and they put a good fight up. they are usually up to about 7 kg for a average on but you only eat the ones between 1 to 2 kg or you will just eat and taste the fat. If you dress them right they are a really good eat. For more imformation go to http://www.nativefish.asn.au/ and then in the top bit go to fish files then go down to golden perch,regards