Species
Highfin Amberjack
Seriola rivoliana
Tier 3Eating7/10heavy tackleNSWQLDWANT
0 waypoints~50–90 cm typical
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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
Best season: when to catch highfin amberjack in Australia
No seasonal pattern for highfin amberjack yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: highfin amberjack fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for highfin amberjack yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.