Species
Blood Worm
Marphysa sanguinea
Also known as estuary blood worm
Tier 3Eating1/10ultralight tackleNSWVICQLDSAWA
0 waypoints~10–30 cm typical
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Overview: about blood worm
Red estuary worm of Australian tidal mud flats and rock crevices, a prized bait for bream and whiting. Dug from mud banks at low tide. Bites painfully — handle carefully.
Biology: Blood Worm size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary
- Typical size
- 10–30 cm (max 50 cm)
- Weight
- 0.005–0.03 kg
- Depth range
- 0–1 m
- Diet
- detritus
- Global range
- Cosmopolitan
How to target: Blood Worm angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- dug from mud at low tide
Best season: when to catch blood worm in Australia
No seasonal pattern for blood worm yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: blood worm fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for blood worm yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.