Height
4 meters
Year Built
1995
Address
Foreshore Park, Tocumwal, NSW 2714
The Lowdown
The Big Fish in Tocumwal is a magnificent tribute to the Murray cod, Australia's largest freshwater fish and an icon of the Murray River system. This impressive sculpture captures the power and beauty of the Murray cod, which can grow over a meter long and live for decades in the river's deep holes. Tocumwal sits on the banks of the mighty Murray River, where generations of anglers have pursued this prized fish. The Big Fish celebrates both the natural wonder of the Murray cod and the region's fishing heritage, inviting visitors to explore the waterways that have sustained communities for thousands of years.
Did you know?
"Murray cod are Australia's largest freshwater fish"
History
The Big Fish was installed to celebrate Tocumwal's connection to the Murray River and its fishing heritage. Murray cod have been a vital food source for Indigenous Australians for thousands of years, and the species continues to draw anglers from across Australia to the Murray River system.
More Fun Facts
- •Murray cod can grow over 1.8 meters and weigh up to 113kg
- •They can live for over 100 years
- •Murray cod are Australia's largest freshwater fish
- •Indigenous Australians have fished for Murray cod for at least 30,000 years
- •Tocumwal Beach on the Murray is one of Australia's best inland beaches
Visiting Tips
- 💡Enjoy Tocumwal Beach on the Murray River
- 💡Hire a houseboat for a Murray River adventure
- 💡Check fishing regulations and seasons before dropping a line
- 💡The historic Tocumwal airfield has WWII history
- 💡Cross the river to Cobram in Victoria for more attractions
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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