Species
Barred Yellowtail Scad
Atule mate
Also known as Barred Yellowtail Scad · Northern Yellowtail Scad · Yellow-Tail Scad
Tier 5VIC
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Overview: about barred yellowtail scad
Small to medium-sized jack with a strong fight, found in VIC's inshore reefs and coastal waters. Target with small jigs, metal slices and soft plastics in 10-150m, often schooling near baitfish and structure. Good eating fish, but often overlooked in favour of larger species.
Biology: Barred Yellowtail Scad size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Beach, Inshore, Pelagic, Reef
- Depth range
- 91–150 m
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Barred Yellowtail Scad angling strategies
- jigging
Best season: when to catch barred yellowtail scad in Australia
No seasonal pattern for barred yellowtail scad yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: barred yellowtail scad fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for barred yellowtail scad yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.