Species
Bastard Trumpeter
Latridopsis forsteri
Also known as copper moki · red bastard trumpeter · red · white and silver bastard trumpeter · silver bastard trumpeter · silver trumpeter · white bastard trumpeter
Tier 4Eating9/10light tackleVICTAS
1 waypoint25–50 cm (max 65 cm) typical
Regulations
TAS38 cm min · bag 5
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| TAS | 38 cm min | 5 |
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about bastard trumpeter
Cool-water reef fish found mainly around Tasmania and southern Victoria. Targeted from rocks and boats with berley trails using prawn, squid or weed baits. Excellent eating but slow-growing — sizeable bag and size limits apply.
Biology: Bastard Trumpeter size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 25–50 cm (max 65 cm)
- Weight
- 0.5–2.5 kg (max 5 kg)
- Depth range
- 5–110 m
- Diet
- algae, small invertebrates, plankton
- Most active
- diurnal
- Global range
- Endemic to south-east Australia and Tasmania
How to target: Bastard Trumpeter angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- berley up with bread and pollard, then drift small unweighted prawn baits
- tiny strip baits of squid or pilchard on a long fluorocarbon trace over kelp reef
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Where to catch: bastard trumpeter fishing spots in Australia
Tasmania1
More information: bastard trumpeter references & sources
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