Species
Blue-spot Flathead
Platycephalus caeruleopunctatus
Also known as yank flathead · spotted flathead
Tier 2Eating9/10medium tackleNSWQLD
0 waypoints~30–50 cm typical
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Overview: about blue-spot flathead
Common east-coast offshore flathead of NSW and southern QLD, often the main catch when drifting clean sand in 20-100 m. Paternoster rigs with squid, pilchard or octopus tentacle do the job. Recognised by clean blue spots on the tail.
Biology: Blue-spot Flathead size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Shelf
- Typical size
- 30–50 cm (max 65 cm)
- Weight
- 0.5–2 kg
- Depth range
- 10–150 m
- Diet
- small fish, squid, crustaceans
- Most active
- diurnal
- Global range
- Southwest Pacific (eastern Australia)
How to target: Blue-spot Flathead angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- paternoster rigs drifted over sand in 30-80 m
- soft plastics on heavy jigheads
Best season: when to catch blue-spot flathead in Australia
No seasonal pattern for blue-spot flathead 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-spot flathead fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for blue-spot flathead yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.