Species
Blacktail Snapper
Lutjanus fulvus
Also known as Black-Tail Snapper · Yellow-Margined Sea Perch · Yellow-Margined Seaperch · Yellowmargined Sea Perch
Tier 5light tackleNSWWA
0 waypoints~16–28 cm typical
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Overview: about blacktail snapper
Medium-sized snapper with a strong fight, found in NSW and WA over inshore reefs and mangrove-lined estuaries. Target them with live baits, soft plastics or small jigs worked close to structure in 2-30m, particularly at night. Moderate ciguatera risk, so handle with caution and check local consumption guidelines.
Biology: Blacktail Snapper size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Freshwater, Inshore, Mangrove, Reef
- Typical size
- 16–28 cm (max 40 cm)
- Depth range
- 2–75 m
- Most active
- nocturnal
- Global range
- Central Pacific
How to target: Blacktail Snapper angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- handlining
Best season: when to catch blacktail snapper in Australia
No seasonal pattern for blacktail snapper yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: blacktail snapper fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for blacktail snapper yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.