Eastern King Prawn illustration
Species

Eastern King Prawn

Penaeus plebejus
Tier 3Eating10/10ultralight tackleNSWVICQLD
0 waypoints15–22 cm (max 30 cm) typical

Overview: about eastern king prawn

Large pinkish prawn of east-coast Australian estuaries and inshore waters, central to the NSW commercial fishery. Migrates offshore as it grows. Cast-netted by rec anglers in tidal creeks at night.

Biology: Eastern King Prawn size, diet & habitat

Habitat
Estuary, Inshore
Typical size
15–22 cm (max 30 cm)
Weight
0.03–0.2 kg
Depth range
0–200 m
Diet
detritus, small invertebrates
Most active
nocturnal
Global range
Southwest Pacific

How to target: Eastern King Prawn angling strategies

Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.

  • cast nets at night in NSW estuaries

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