🟡 Intermediate— Some experience helpful

Coral Trout

Plectropomus leopardus

⚓ Offshore

Colorful reef predator, highly prized eating fish. Legal size: 38cm (QLD). Bag limit: 5 combined all coral trout species (QLD).

Legal Size

38cm

Bag Limit

8/day

Avg Weight

3.00kg

Record

15.00kg

Baits & Lures

Natural Baits

pilchardssquidlive bait

Lures & Artificials

soft plasticsjigshard body lures

Minimum Legal Size

38 cm

Daily Bag Limit

8 fish

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

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