Species
Common Dart
Trachinotus botla
Also known as swallowtail dart
Tier 3Eating6/10light tackleNSWQLDWANT
1 waypoint~20–35 cm typicalLast catch 3 days ago
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Range & spots
Overview: about common dart
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.
Biology: Common Dart size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Beach, Inshore
- Typical size
- 20–35 cm (max 50 cm)
- Weight
- 0.2–1 kg
- Depth range
- 0–10 m
- Diet
- small crustaceans, fish
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Common Dart angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small metals in surf gutters
- pipi or worm baits
Best season: when to catch common dart in Australia
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.
Where to catch: common dart fishing spots in Australia
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.