Common Dart illustration
Species

Common Dart

Trachinotus botla
Also known as swallowtail dart
Tier 3Eating6/10light tackleNSWQLDWANT
1 waypoint20–35 cm (max 50 cm) typicalLast catch 1 mo ago

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

Recent community catches: anglers who caught common dart

Cpt. Peepee
1 mo ago

Where to catch: common dart fishing spots in Australia

Queensland1

More information: common dart references & sources

Log catch