Red Emperor


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Premier deep-reef snapper of northern Australia — found across WA, NT and QLD in 30-150m. Targeted with bait and jigs over reef edges and shoals. Striking red colour, top-shelf table fish and tightly regulated with size and bag limits across the north.
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions, so check recent reports before a trip.
25 mapped fishing spots, marks and waypoints for red emperor across Australia, covering land-based fishing, rock fishing, estuary fishing and offshore and bluewater fishing. Each location below links through to access notes and coordinates.