Species
Six-spine Leatherjacket
Meuschenia freycineti
Tier 3Eating8/10light tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints~25–40 cm typical
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Overview: about six-spine leatherjacket
Common southern Australian leatherjacket of reef and weed, often a bycatch when chasing snapper or bream. Tough skin, soft mouth — but firm white flesh once filleted. Good light-tackle target on tiny baits.
Biology: Six-spine Leatherjacket size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Reef
- Typical size
- 25–40 cm (max 60 cm)
- Weight
- 0.3–1.5 kg
- Depth range
- 2–40 m
- Diet
- small invertebrates, weed
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Six-spine Leatherjacket angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small baits on long-shanked hooks
- prawn under floats over weed
Best season: when to catch six-spine leatherjacket in Australia
No seasonal pattern for six-spine leatherjacket yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: six-spine leatherjacket fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for six-spine leatherjacket yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.