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Mulloway

Argyrosomus japonicus

🌿 Estuary

Large powerful predator, highly prized sportfish found in estuaries and surf zones

Legal Size

45cm

Bag Limit

5/day

Avg Weight

8.00kg

Record

47.00kg

Mulloway

Fishing Tips

1

Target deep holes and snags in rivers

2

Fish at night during warmer months for bigger fish

3

Use live bait like mullet or herring for best results

4

Be patient - mulloway are ambush predators

5

Fish the run-out tide near river mouths

Baits & Lures

Natural Baits

live baitsquidpilchardsprawnsmullet

Lures & Artificials

soft plasticshard body luresmetal jigsvibes

Regulations

Minimum Legal Size
45 cm
Daily Bag Limit
5 fish

* Regulations may vary by state. Always check local fishing rules before heading out.

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