Queen Snapper illustration
Species

Queen Snapper

Nemadactylus valenciennesi
Also known as porae · grey morwong · blue morwong · butterfish · Douglas' morwong · Eastern blue morwong · great perch · rubberlip morwong
Tier 4Eating7/10medium tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
3 waypoints40–70 cm (max 100 cm) typical

Overview: about queen snapper

Also called blue morwong — a striking deep-reef fish of southern Australia, particularly WA, SA and western VIC. Targeted with bait and jigs over offshore reef in 30-100m. Excellent eating, often a bycatch when chasing dhufish or snapper.

Biology: Queen Snapper size, diet & habitat

Habitat
Inshore, Offshore, Reef
Typical size
40–70 cm (max 100 cm)
Weight
2–6 kg (max 12 kg)
Depth range
10–240 m
Diet
crabs, urchins, brittle stars, small fish
Most active
diurnal
Global range
Southern Australia and New Zealand

How to target: Queen Snapper angling strategies

Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.

  • octopus or squid baits on a paternoster rig over reef in 30-100m
  • soft plastics dropped onto rubble edges off the coast

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Where to catch: queen snapper fishing spots in Australia

Tasmania2
South Australia1

More information: queen snapper references & sources

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