Species
Blue Threadfin
Eleutheronema tetradactylum
Also known as fourfinger threadfin
Tier 3Eating8/10light tackleQLDWANT
6 waypoints40–80 cm (max 120 cm) typical
Regulations
QLD40 cm min · bag 5
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | 40 cm min | 5 |
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about blue threadfin
Northern Australian threadfin — same fish many people call blue salmon. Found on estuary flats, beaches and creek mouths from northern WA to QLD. Targeted with soft plastics, vibes and prawn imitations around the tides; excellent on light tackle and prime table fare.
Biology: Blue Threadfin size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Beach, Estuary, Inshore
- Typical size
- 40–80 cm (max 120 cm)
- Weight
- 1–4 kg (max 12 kg)
- Depth range
- 0–25 m
- Diet
- prawns, small baitfish
- Most active
- diurnal
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific tropics
How to target: Blue Threadfin angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- soft vibes and prawn-imitation plastics on the bottom of dirty-water tropical estuaries
- live prawns under a float on the last of the run-out
- metal blades hopped through current seams
Safety & handling
In the same waters
- saltwater crocodiles in northern estuaries
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Where to catch: blue threadfin fishing spots in Australia
More information: blue threadfin references & sources
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