Species
Red Bass
Lutjanus bohar
Also known as two-spot red snapper · twinspot snapper · bohar snapper
Tier 5Eating0/10medium tackleQLDWANT
1 waypoint~40–70 cm typical
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Overview: about red bass
Tropical reef snapper of the Coral Sea, GBR and northern reefs. Hits hard on jigs and live baits but is widely associated with ciguatera poisoning across northern Australia — generally not eaten, and prohibited in many areas. Best treated as catch-and-release.
Biology: Red Bass size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Offshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 40–70 cm (max 90 cm)
- Weight
- 2–7 kg (max 13 kg)
- Depth range
- 4–180 m
- Diet
- reef fish, squid, crustaceans
- Most active
- crepuscular
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific tropical reefs (Lutjanus bohar)
How to target: Red Bass angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- (catch-and-release only) — squid baits over coral reef in 20-60m
Best season: when to catch red bass in Australia
No seasonal pattern for red bass yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: red bass fishing spots in Australia
One mapped fishing location for red bass across Australia, covering offshore and bluewater fishing. Each location below links through to access notes and coordinates.