Species
Barred Grunter
Pomadasys argyreus
Tier 4Eating6/10light tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints20–30 cm (max 35 cm) typical
Overview: about barred grunter
Small striped grunter of northern Australian inshore waters and estuaries. Caught on small baits — mostly a release fish but acceptable bait or table fish at size.
Biology: Barred Grunter size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Inshore
- Typical size
- 20–30 cm (max 35 cm)
- Weight
- 0.2–0.6 kg
- Depth range
- 0–30 m
- Diet
- small crustaceans, fish
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Barred Grunter angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small bait in estuaries
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