Species
Sand Whiting
Sillago ciliata
Also known as summer whiting · yellowfin whiting · blue-nose whiting
Tier 2Eating10/10ultralight tackleNSWVICQLD
6 waypoints~25–35 cm typicalLast catch 3 days ago



East-coast estuary and beach favourite from southern QLD to eastern VIC. Targeted with beach worms, pipis and small soft plastics on sand flats, gutters and bars. Light gear, long casts and moving baits — top sport on 2-4kg line and superb table fish.
Generally fished with ultralight 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.
6 mapped fishing spots, marks and waypoints for sand whiting across Australia, covering land-based fishing, beach fishing, surf fishing, estuary fishing and jetty and wharf fishing. Each location below links through to access notes and coordinates.