Species
Saddletail Snapper
Lutjanus malabaricus
Also known as large-mouth nannygai is similar · red bass relative
Tier 2Eating9/10medium tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints40–70 cm (max 100 cm) typical
Regulations
QLD50 cm min · bag 5
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | 50 cm min | 5 |
tropical reef finfish combined limit applies | ||
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about saddletail snapper
Bright red tropical reef snapper of northern Australian shelf and reef, a staple of NT and QLD commercial and rec catches in 30-100 m. Caught on bait and slow jigs over offshore reef. Excellent eating; the classic 'red' of the tropics.
Biology: Saddletail Snapper size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Offshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 40–70 cm (max 100 cm)
- Weight
- 1.5–10 kg
- Depth range
- 10–100 m
- Diet
- fish, crustaceans, squid
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Saddletail Snapper angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- paternoster rigs over offshore reef
- slow jigs in 50-80 m
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: moderateAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
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