Species
King Threadfin
Polydactylus macrochir
Also known as blind salmon · burnett salmon · gold threadfin · king salmon · kingfish · Sheridan threadfin · threadfin salmon
Tier 3Eating8/10medium tackleQLDWANT
6 waypoints~60–110 cm typical
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Overview: about king threadfin
Big tropical threadfin of northern Australian estuaries and beaches — also called blue salmon or cocky salmon in different parts of the north. Targeted with soft plastics, vibes and live baits around the tide changes. Soft mouths reward steady pressure, not hard hooksets.
Biology: King Threadfin size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Beach, Estuary, Inshore, River
- Typical size
- 60–110 cm (max 170 cm)
- Weight
- 3–15 kg (max 40 kg)
- Depth range
- 0–30 m
- Diet
- prawns, mullet, small baitfish
- Most active
- crepuscular
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific tropics (Polydactylus macrochir)
How to target: King Threadfin angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- soft vibes and prawn-imitation plastics on the bottom on the run-out tide
- live mullet on a running sinker rig over muddy creek mouths
- trolling shallow-diving hardbodies along snag lines on tropical rivers
Best season: when to catch king threadfin in Australia
No seasonal pattern for king threadfin yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: king threadfin fishing spots in Australia
6 mapped fishing spots, marks and waypoints for king threadfin across Australia, covering land-based fishing, estuary fishing and freshwater fishing. Each location below links through to access notes and coordinates.