Species
Moses Snapper
Lutjanus russellii
Also known as moses perch
Tier 3Eating7/10light tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints25–40 cm (max 50 cm) typical
Regulations
QLD25 cm min · bag 5
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | 25 cm min | 5 |
tropical reef finfish combined limit | ||
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about moses snapper
Common tropical inshore snapper of northern Australian estuaries and inshore reef. Recognised by the distinctive black blotch on the flank. Caught on small lures and live baits around mangroves, jetties and inshore reef.
Biology: Moses Snapper size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Inshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 25–40 cm (max 50 cm)
- Weight
- 0.4–1.5 kg
- Depth range
- 0–50 m
- Diet
- fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Western Pacific
How to target: Moses Snapper angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small hardbodies in estuaries
- live prawns around jetties
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: lowAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
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