Species
Painted Sweetlip
Diagramma labiosum
Also known as slatey · slate sweetlip
Tier 2Eating8/10medium tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints~50–80 cm typical


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No painted sweetlip catches logged yet — log one and you'll be recognised here.
This species is in the catalog but not yet linked to any mapped waypoint.
Large drab grey sweetlip of northern Australian reefs, often the dominant sweetlip on inshore reef structure. Strong, bullish fighters on bait gear and jigs. Excellent table fish.
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
No seasonal pattern for painted sweetlip yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
No mapped spots or marks for painted sweetlip yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.