Fish Species

Barramundi
(Lates calcarifer)
Australia's premier sport fish. Inhabits both fresh & salt water. Gutsy fighter that leaps from the water to shake the lure free. Best caught casting & trolling on lures.

Bag limit - 5 per person (2 p/p Mary River system)
Legal size - 55cm


Threadfin Salmon
(Eleutheronema tetradactylum)
Inhabits saltwater estuaries and rivers. Smart opponent. Best caught by sight casting.

Bag limit - General: 30 per person


Black Jewfish
(Protonibea diacanthus)
Inhabits costal and offshore reefs. Pull like a road train! Best caught on fresh baits.

Bag limit - 5 per person


Long Tail Tuna
(Thumnus obesus)
Inhabits saltwater. Congregate in large schools. Best caught casting or trolling on lures.

Bag limit - General: 30 per person


Queenfish
(Scomberoides connersommianus)
Inhabits coastal reefs. Fast & aggressive, with more fight per kilo than almost any other fish.Best caught casting or trolling into feeding schools..

Bag limit - General: 30 per person


Spanish Mackerel
(Scomberomorus commersom)
Inhabits coastal seas. Runs hard & fast. Razor sharp teeth that make mincemeat of their prey. Best caught casting or trolling into feeding schools. Will readily take live baits..

Bag limit - 5 per person


Golden Snapper
(Latjanus russelli)
Inhabits coral reefs both inshore and offshore. Attacks lures and baits hard. Best caught baitfishing but also know to take lures.

Bag limit - General: 5 per person


Coral Trout
(Plectropomus leopardus)
Inhabits coastal reefs. Takes lures and baits. Superb table fish. Best caught trolling or bait fishing.

Bag limit - General: 30 per person


Mangrove Jack
(Latjanus argentimaculatus)
Inhabits estuaries and reefs. Hard fighter. Best caught casting lures or fresh baits..

Bag limit - General: 30 per person


Giant Trevally
(Caranax ignovilis)
Inhabits coastal and offshore waters in the vicinity of reefs. A brute that busts normal tackle. Best caught trolling lures around reefs.

Bag limit - General: 30 per person


Northern Territory Mud Crab
Inhabits rivers & estuaries. Watch out for those big nippers. Great eating. Best caught in crab pots..

Bag limit - 30 per boat.