Species
Milkfish
Chanos chanos
Also known as bangus · salmon herring
Tier 4Eating6/10medium tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints~80–120 cm typical
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Range & spots
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Overview: about milkfish
Large silvery tropical fish of northern Australia, often seen rolling at the surface in mangrove inlets and tidal channels. Difficult to hook on lures — mostly cast-netted as massive live bait for marlin and GTs. Fair eating but very bony.
Biology: Milkfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Inshore
- Typical size
- 80–120 cm (max 180 cm)
- Weight
- 4–15 kg
- Depth range
- 0–30 m
- Diet
- algae, detritus
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Milkfish angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- cast nets in tidal flats
- small bread flies (specialty)
Best season: when to catch milkfish in Australia
No seasonal pattern for milkfish yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: milkfish fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for milkfish yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.