Species
Queen Snapper
Nemadactylus valenciennesi
Also known as blue morwong (SA) · blue moki
Tier 3Eating8/10medium tackleVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints~40–70 cm typical
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Overview: about queen snapper
Striking blue-grey deepwater morwong of southern Australia from SA to southern WA. Caught on paternoster rigs over deep reef in 30-150 m. Strong fighters and prized table fish in SA.
Biology: Queen Snapper size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef, Shelf
- Typical size
- 40–70 cm (max 90 cm)
- Weight
- 1–6 kg
- Depth range
- 10–240 m
- Diet
- small crustaceans, fish
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Queen Snapper angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- paternoster rigs over deep reef
- squid baits
Best season: when to catch queen snapper in Australia
No seasonal pattern for queen snapper yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: queen snapper fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for queen snapper yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.