Common Name: Sand Flathead
Scientific Name: Platycephalus bassensis
Maximum Size: 46 cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, SA, VIC, TAS, WA
Our oceans provide a wide range of excellent target species for fishers of all types and abilities.
Out of the many species that you may encounter listed below, some will be more common and easier to target and some you will regard as better eating than others.
The critical thing to remember is that you never take more than you need and that you always respect your catch. This way there will always be a fresh feed of seafood available on your next adventure.
Common Name: Sand Flathead
Scientific Name: Platycephalus bassensis
Maximum Size: 46 cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, SA, VIC, TAS, WA
Common Name: Sea Mullet, Bully Mullet
Scientific Name: Mugil cephalus
Maximum Size: cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, SA, VIC, TAS, WA, QLD
Common Name: Amberjack Yellow Banded
Scientific Name: Seriola dumerili
Maximum Size: 190 cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, QLD, WA
Common Name: Red Gurnard
Scientific Name: Chelidonichthys kumu
Maximum Size: 50 cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, VIC, TAS, SOUTHERN QLD, WA
Common Name: Dusky Flathead
Scientific Name: Platycephalus fuscus
Maximum Size: 1.2 m
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, QLD, VIC, WA
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Common Name: Blue Spot Flathead
Scientific Name: Platycephalus caeruleopunctatus
Maximum Size: 68 cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, TAS
Common Name: Sand Whiting
Scientific Name: Sillago ciliata
Maximum Size: 50 cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS
Common Name: Tailor
Scientific Name: Pomatomus saltatrix
Maximum Size: 120cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, WA.
Common Name: Yellowfin Leatherjacket
Scientific Name: Meuschenia trachylepis
Maximum Size: 35cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS.
Common Name: Six-spine Leatherjacket
Scientific Name: Meuschenia freycinetti
Maximum Size: 60cm
NSW Record: kg
Range: NSW, VIC, TAS, SA, WA.
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