Species
Bludger Trevally
Carangoides gymnostethus
Tier 3Eating6/10medium tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints40–70 cm (max 90 cm) typical
Overview: about bludger trevally
Slim tropical trevally of northern Australian reef edges and drop-offs. Targeted with jigs and live baits around bommies and deep edges. Stronger fighter than its modest size suggests.
Biology: Bludger Trevally size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Offshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 40–70 cm (max 90 cm)
- Weight
- 1.5–7 kg
- Depth range
- 10–100 m
- Diet
- fish, squid
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Bludger Trevally angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- live baits on reef edges
- small jigs in 30-80 m
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: lowAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
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