Long-snouted Flounder illustration
Species

Long-snouted Flounder

Ammotretis rostratus
Tier 4Eating8/10light tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints20–30 cm (max 40 cm) typical

Overview: about long-snouted flounder

Southern Australian flounder with a distinctively elongated snout, common bycatch when targeting greenback flounder. Excellent eating.

Biology: Long-snouted Flounder size, diet & habitat

Habitat
Bay, Estuary
Typical size
20–30 cm (max 40 cm)
Weight
0.15–0.6 kg
Depth range
0–60 m
Diet
small invertebrates
Global range
Southern Australia

How to target: Long-snouted Flounder angling strategies

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

  • small baits over sand

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