Species
Blue-spot Coral Trout
Plectropomus laevis
Tier 3Eating10/10heavy tackleVulnerableQLDWANT
0 waypoints50–80 cm (max 120 cm) typical
Regulations
QLD50 cm min
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | 50 cm min | — |
combined coral trout limit; max 80 cm | ||
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about blue-spot coral trout
Large coral trout species of the outer GBR and northern Australia, often the biggest coral trout encountered. Caught on live baits and big soft plastics over coral bommies. Premium table fish — strictly managed.
Biology: Blue-spot Coral Trout size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 50–80 cm (max 120 cm)
- Weight
- 2–15 kg
- Depth range
- 10–100 m
- Diet
- fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Blue-spot Coral Trout angling strategies
Generally fished with heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- live baits
- big soft plastics on heavy jigs
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: moderateAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
Conservation
IUCN: Vulnerable
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