Species
Goldband Jobfish
Pristipomoides multidens
Also known as gold-banded jobfish
Tier 2Eating10/10heavy tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints40–70 cm (max 100 cm) typical
Overview: about goldband jobfish
Premium deepwater jobfish of northern Australia, the cornerstone of the NT and northern WA demersal commercial fishery. Caught by rec anglers in 80-250 m on heavy paternoster rigs. Outstanding table fish.
Biology: Goldband Jobfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Drop-off, Offshore
- Typical size
- 40–70 cm (max 100 cm)
- Weight
- 1.5–6 kg
- Depth range
- 40–350 m
- Diet
- small fish, squid
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Goldband Jobfish angling strategies
Generally fished with heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- heavy paternoster in 100-200 m
- deep jigs
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: lowAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
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