Species
Northern Whiting
Sillago sihama
Tier 2Eating8/10ultralight tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints~18–28 cm typical
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Overview: about northern whiting
Widespread tropical Indo-Pacific whiting common in northern Australian estuaries and inshore sand flats. Light bait and small soft plastics on running rigs; a reliable light-tackle option around mangrove fringes and creek mouths.
Biology: Northern Whiting size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Flats, Inshore
- Typical size
- 18–28 cm (max 35 cm)
- Weight
- 0.1–0.3 kg
- Depth range
- 0–20 m
- Diet
- small crustaceans, worms
- Most active
- diurnal
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Northern Whiting angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- running-sinker with prawn over sand flats
- small soft plastics on jigheads
Best season: when to catch northern whiting in Australia
No seasonal pattern for northern whiting yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: northern whiting fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for northern whiting yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.