Species
Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
Also known as Blue-Fin Trevally · Blue-Finned Trevally · Spotted Trevally
Tier 5Eating9/10heavy tackleNSWWANT
0 waypoints~27–80 cm typical
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Overview: about bluefin trevally
Strong-fighting trevally with electric blue fins, found in reef and offshore environments off NSW, WA and NT. Target with jigs, poppers and large soft plastics in 40-170m, or with live baits and lures in shallower estuaries and lagoons. Big bluefins are prized catches, but be aware of moderate ciguatera risk.
Biology: Bluefin Trevally size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Inshore, Offshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 27–80 cm (max 117 cm)
- Weight
- up to 43.5 kg
- Depth range
- 40–170 m
- Diet
- fish and supplemented by cephalopods and crustaceans as an adult
- Most active
- nocturnal
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Bluefin Trevally angling strategies
Generally fished with heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- jigging
- soft plastics
- fly fishing
Best season: when to catch bluefin trevally in Australia
No seasonal pattern for bluefin trevally yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: bluefin trevally fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for bluefin trevally yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.