Species
Ruby Snapper
Etelis carbunculus
Also known as flame snapper
Tier 3Eating9/10heavy tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints~50–80 cm typical
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Overview: about ruby snapper
Brilliant red deepwater snapper found on outer shelf and slope across northern Australia. Caught on heavy paternoster rigs and electrics in 200-400 m. Premium-grade table fish, increasingly targeted as electric reel rigs become accessible.
Biology: Ruby Snapper size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Drop-off, Offshore
- Typical size
- 50–80 cm (max 120 cm)
- Weight
- 2–10 kg
- Depth range
- 150–450 m
- Diet
- small fish, squid
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Ruby Snapper angling strategies
Generally fished with heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- heavy paternoster with squid in 250-400 m
Best season: when to catch ruby snapper in Australia
No seasonal pattern for ruby 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: ruby snapper fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for ruby snapper yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.