Species
Blue Bastard
Plectorhinchus caeruleonothus
Also known as blue sweetlip
Tier 3Eating7/10medium tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints~50–80 cm typical
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Range & spots
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This species is in the catalog but not yet linked to any mapped waypoint.
Overview: about blue bastard
Pale-blue tropical sweetlip of northern Australia, recently described as a separate species. Notoriously hard to hook on the flats — a coveted fly target in the Kimberley and NT. Smart, spooky, hard fighters.
Biology: Blue Bastard size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Flats, Inshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 50–80 cm (max 100 cm)
- Weight
- 2–8 kg
- Depth range
- 0–30 m
- Diet
- crustaceans, fish
- Global range
- Northern Australia
How to target: Blue Bastard angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small flies and soft plastics on flats
- sight-cast tactics
Best season: when to catch blue bastard in Australia
No seasonal pattern for blue bastard yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: blue bastard fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for blue bastard yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.