Species
Bigeye Trevally
Caranx sexfasciatus
Also known as dusky trevally
Tier 2Eating5/10medium tackleNSWQLDWANT
0 waypoints40–70 cm (max 120 cm) typical
Overview: about bigeye trevally
Schooling tropical trevally common around wharves, jetties and reef edges across northern Australia. Often seen schooling tightly under lights at night. Surface lures, jigs and live baits — strong fighters but only moderate eating.
Biology: Bigeye Trevally size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Reef, Wharf
- Typical size
- 40–70 cm (max 120 cm)
- Weight
- 1.5–10 kg
- Depth range
- 0–100 m
- Diet
- small fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Bigeye Trevally angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- topwater lures at night around wharf lights
- jigs around bait schools
- live baits on the drop
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: moderateAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
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