Barcheek Trevally illustration
Species

Barcheek Trevally

Carangoides plagiotaenia
Also known as Bar-Cheek Trevally · Black-Cheeked Trevally
Tier 5medium tackleQLDWA
0 waypoints20–35 cm (max 50 cm) typical

Overview: about barcheek trevally

Medium-sized trevally with a strong fight, found in reef and inshore waters off QLD and WA. Target with small jigs, soft plastics and live baits in 5-50m over lagoon slopes and reef edges. Good eating fish with a penchant for small baitfish and crustaceans.

Biology: Barcheek Trevally size, diet & habitat

Habitat
Inshore, Lagoon, Offshore, Reef
Typical size
20–35 cm (max 50 cm)
Diet
small fish and benthic crustaceans
Global range
Central Pacific

How to target: Barcheek Trevally angling strategies

Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.

  • bottom fishing

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