Species
Common Toadie
Tetractenos hamiltoni
Also known as common toadfish · puffer
Tier 4Eating0/10ultralight tackleNSWVICQLD
0 waypoints~10–15 cm typical


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No common toadie catches logged yet — log one and you'll be recognised here.
This species is in the catalog but not yet linked to any mapped waypoint.
Universally despised small east-coast estuary puffer that steals baits with its hard beak. Highly toxic — never eat. Mostly cut off and released; the bane of every NSW estuary angler.
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
No seasonal pattern for common toadie yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
No mapped spots or marks for common toadie yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.