Species
Golden Trevally
Gnathanodon speciosus
Also known as golden kingfish
Tier 2Eating6/10medium tackleNSWQLDWANT
1 waypoint40–80 cm (max 120 cm) typical
Regulations
QLD45 cm min · bag 10
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | 45 cm min | 10 |
part of combined trevally limit | ||
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about golden trevally
Striking tropical and subtropical trevally of northern Australia, often cruising sand flats, jetty pylons and inshore reef. Targeted with soft plastics, prawn imitations and live baits on flats and around structure. Powerful fighters and a popular flats fly target.
Biology: Golden Trevally size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Flats, Inshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 40–80 cm (max 120 cm)
- Weight
- 1–12 kg
- Depth range
- 0–80 m
- Diet
- small fish, prawns, crabs
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Golden Trevally angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- soft plastics and prawn flies on tropical flats
- live baits around jetty pylons
- stickbaits over inshore reef
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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Where to catch: golden trevally fishing spots in Australia
Queensland1
More information: golden trevally references & sources
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