Species
Highfin Amberjack
Seriola rivoliana
Tier 3Eating7/10heavy tackleNSWQLDWANT
0 waypoints50–90 cm (max 150 cm) typical
Overview: about highfin amberjack
Offshore amberjack of tropical and subtropical Australian reefs, particularly off QLD, NT and northern WA. Targeted with deep jigs and live baits over deep reef and bommies. Strong, dirty fighters that rate ciguatera caution in some areas.
Biology: Highfin Amberjack size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Offshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 50–90 cm (max 150 cm)
- Weight
- 3–20 kg
- Depth range
- 20–250 m
- Diet
- fish, squid
- Global range
- Circumtropical
How to target: Highfin Amberjack angling strategies
Generally fished with heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- deep jigging over offshore reef
- live baits near bommies
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: moderateAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
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