Species
Frigate Mackerel
Auxis thazard
Also known as frigate tuna
Tier 3Eating5/10light tackleNSWQLDWANT
0 waypoints30–45 cm (max 60 cm) typical
Overview: about frigate mackerel
Small surface-schooling tuna common off northern and eastern Australia, often boiling on bait off headlands. Mostly caught on small metals and tuna feathers. Strong eating when bled fresh but oily.
Biology: Frigate Mackerel size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Offshore
- Typical size
- 30–45 cm (max 60 cm)
- Weight
- 0.5–2 kg
- Depth range
- 0–50 m
- Diet
- small fish, squid
- Global range
- Circumtropical
How to target: Frigate Mackerel angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small metals
- trolled feather jigs
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