Species
Red-throat Emperor
Lethrinus miniatus
Also known as trumpet emperor · redthroat emperor · sweetlip emperor · Sweetlip Swoose · island snapper · yellowmouth perch · yellowmouth snapper · lipper
Tier 2Eating9/10medium tackleQLDWANT
1 waypoint35–55 cm (max 90 cm) typical
Regulations
QLD38 cm min · bag 5WA41 cm min · bag 3
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | 38 cm min | 5 |
Closed: Coral Reef Finfish closures around Oct-Nov new moons | ||
| WA | 41 cm min | 3 |
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about red-throat emperor
GBR and Coral Sea reef fish, also found across northern QLD and WA. Targeted with bait and jigs over coral reef, particularly on the GBR shoals and Swains. Excellent eating with a tight closed season around spawning aggregations in QLD.
Biology: Red-throat Emperor size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Offshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 35–55 cm (max 90 cm)
- Weight
- 1–4 kg (max 9 kg)
- Depth range
- 5–100 m
- Diet
- crabs, urchins, small reef fish
- Most active
- diurnal
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific tropical reefs (Lethrinus miniatus)
How to target: Red-throat Emperor angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- squid or pilchard on a paternoster over coral bommies and reef edges in 20-50m
- soft plastics worked along rubble bottom
- fresh prawn baits anchored on isolated coral patches
Best season: when to catch red-throat emperor in Australia
- QLD
- Apr-Oct (outside RTE-specific closures)
Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions, so check recent reports before a trip.
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: lowAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
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Where to catch: red-throat emperor fishing spots in Australia
Queensland1
More information: red-throat emperor references & sources
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