Species
Indo-Pacific Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
Tier 3Eating5/10heavy tackleNSWQLDWANT
3 waypoints~180–260 cm typical


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Acrobatic billfish of tropical northern Australia — Exmouth, Broome, the GBR and out off the NT all produce strong runs in season. Targeted by trolling small skirts and swimming baits in 20-80m. Generally tagged and released; the leapy show is the prize.
Generally fished with heavy 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.
3 mapped fishing spots, marks and waypoints for indo-pacific sailfish across Australia, covering offshore and bluewater fishing. Each location below links through to access notes and coordinates.