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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This species is in the catalog but not yet linked to any mapped waypoint.
Overview: about common toadie
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.
Biology: Common Toadie size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Estuary
- Typical size
- 10–15 cm (max 18 cm)
- Weight
- 0.05–0.2 kg
- Depth range
- 0–10 m
- Diet
- small crustaceans, molluscs
- Global range
- Southwest Pacific
How to target: Common Toadie angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- unwanted bait stealer
Best season: when to catch common toadie in Australia
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.
Where to catch: common toadie fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for common toadie yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.