Species
Green Jobfish
Aprion virescens
Also known as Green Job-Fish · Job-Fish · Jobfish
Tier 5heavy tackleNSWQLD
0 waypoints~45–78 cm typical
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Overview: about green jobfish
Hard-fighting reef snapper found over coral reefs off NSW and QLD, growing to over 15kg. Target with live baits, jigs and large soft plastics in 10-120m, using medium to heavy tackle. Moderate ciguatera risk means caution is advised when consuming green jobfish.
Biology: Green Jobfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 45–78 cm (max 112 cm)
- Weight
- up to 15.4 kg
- Diet
- crustaceans, cephalopods and zooplankton
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Green Jobfish angling strategies
Generally fished with heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- bottom fishing
Best season: when to catch green jobfish in Australia
No seasonal pattern for green jobfish yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: green jobfish fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for green jobfish yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.