Species
Bar-cheek Coral Trout
Plectropomus maculatus
Tier 2Eating10/10medium tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints~40–60 cm typical
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Overview: about bar-cheek coral trout
Inshore coral trout of the GBR and northern Australia, smaller than common coral trout and often the inshore version. Caught on live baits, soft plastics and trolled minnows around bommies and inshore reef. Top-tier table fish.
Biology: Bar-cheek Coral Trout size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 40–60 cm (max 80 cm)
- Weight
- 1–5 kg
- Depth range
- 5–60 m
- Diet
- fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Western Pacific
How to target: Bar-cheek Coral Trout angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- live baits around bommies
- soft plastics on heavy jigheads
- trolled deep minnows
Best season: when to catch bar-cheek coral trout in Australia
No seasonal pattern for bar-cheek coral trout yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: bar-cheek coral trout fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for bar-cheek coral trout yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.