Golden Snapper


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NT and northern QLD name for fingermark — a tropical reef and estuary snapper with a black flank blotch. Targeted with live baits, soft plastics and jigs around rock bars and inshore reef. Slow-growing and now strictly regulated in the NT after stock concerns.
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
No seasonal pattern for golden snapper yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
49 mapped fishing spots, marks and waypoints for golden snapper across Australia, covering land-based fishing, rock fishing, estuary fishing, jetty and wharf fishing and offshore and bluewater fishing. Each location below links through to access notes and coordinates.