Northern Whiting illustration
Species

Northern Whiting

Sillago sihama
Tier 2Eating8/10ultralight tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints18–28 cm (max 35 cm) typical

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

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