Species
Western Australian Kelpfish
Chironemus georgianus
Tier 5Eating5/10light tackleSAWA
0 waypoints~25–35 cm typical
Sign in
Community
Recently caught
Be the first.
No western australian kelpfish catches logged yet — log one and you'll be recognised here.
Where to catch
Range & spots
No mapped spots for this species yet.
This species is in the catalog but not yet linked to any mapped waypoint.
Overview: about western australian kelpfish
Brown-bodied southern WA kelp reef fish, common around weedy reef and kelp beds. Mostly a small bait bycatch.
Biology: Western Australian Kelpfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 25–35 cm (max 40 cm)
- Weight
- 0.3–1 kg
- Depth range
- 3–30 m
- Diet
- small crustaceans, fish
- Global range
- Southwestern Australia
How to target: Western Australian Kelpfish angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small bait on reef
Best season: when to catch western australian kelpfish in Australia
No seasonal pattern for western australian kelpfish yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: western australian kelpfish fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for western australian kelpfish yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.