Species
Fortescue
Centropogon australis
Also known as bullrout (eastern) · stinger
Tier 4Eating5/10ultralight tackleNSWVICQLD
0 waypoints10–15 cm (max 20 cm) typical
Overview: about fortescue
Small bright-red venomous estuary fish of east-coast Australia, a frequent painful surprise for bait anglers. Severe sting from dorsal spines requires hot water immersion.
Biology: Fortescue size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Inshore
- Typical size
- 10–15 cm (max 20 cm)
- Weight
- 0.05–0.15 kg
- Depth range
- 0–30 m
- Diet
- small crustaceans, fish
- Global range
- Southwest Pacific
How to target: Fortescue angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- unwanted bait bycatch
Safety & handling
In the same waters
- severe venomous spines — hot water for sting relief
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