Species
Common Dart
Trachinotus botla
Also known as swallowtail dart
Tier 3Eating6/10light tackleNSWQLDWANT
1 waypoint~20–35 cm typicalLast catch 3 days ago



Schooling tropical dart of northern Australian surf gutters and beaches. Caught on small surface lures and pipi baits in surf gutters. The classic light-tackle target on tropical beaches.
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
No seasonal pattern for common dart yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
One mapped fishing location for common dart across Australia, covering land-based fishing, beach fishing and surf fishing. Each location below links through to access notes and coordinates.