Species
Rosy Jobfish
Pristipomoides filamentosus
Also known as king snapper
Tier 3Eating9/10heavy tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints~50–80 cm typical
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Overview: about rosy jobfish
Striking pink-red deepwater snapper of tropical north Australia, caught in 100-300 m on heavy paternoster rigs. A prized table fish often boated alongside ruby snapper and goldband jobfish.
Biology: Rosy Jobfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Drop-off, Offshore
- Typical size
- 50–80 cm (max 110 cm)
- Weight
- 2–8 kg
- Depth range
- 90–360 m
- Diet
- small fish, squid, crustaceans
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Rosy Jobfish angling strategies
Generally fished with heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- heavy paternoster rigs in 150-300 m
Best season: when to catch rosy jobfish in Australia
No seasonal pattern for rosy jobfish yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: rosy jobfish fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for rosy jobfish yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.