🟡 Intermediate— Some experience helpful

Snapper

Chrysophrys auratus

âš“ Offshore

Highly prized reef fish found in offshore waters. Legal size: 35cm (QLD), 28cm (NSW). Bag limit: 4 per person with max 1 over 70cm (QLD), 10 (NSW), 5 (TAS), 3 (SA/VIC).

Legal Size

30cm

Bag Limit

10/day

Avg Weight

2.00kg

Record

15.00kg

Snapper

Fishing Tips

1

Fish deep water 20-80m with slow jigs

2

Use fresh squid or pilchards as bait

3

Fish over reef and rocky bottom

4

Best in cooler months May-September

5

Use paternoster rigs with multiple hooks

Baits & Lures

Natural Baits

pilchardssquidprawnsoctopusfish pieces

Lures & Artificials

soft plasticskabura jigsslow jigsvibes

Regulations

Minimum Legal Size
30 cm
Daily Bag Limit
10 fish

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

Find This Species

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