Species
Eel-tail Catfish
Plotosus lineatus
Tier 5Eating5/10light tackleNSWQLDWANT
0 waypoints~20–30 cm typical
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Overview: about eel-tail catfish
Schooling tropical striped catfish of northern Australian estuaries and reef edges. Juveniles form spectacular schooling balls; venomous spines — handle very carefully. Mostly released.
Biology: Eel-tail Catfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Reef
- Typical size
- 20–30 cm (max 35 cm)
- Weight
- 0.2–0.6 kg
- Depth range
- 0–60 m
- Diet
- small invertebrates
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Eel-tail Catfish angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small bait around reef edges
Best season: when to catch eel-tail catfish in Australia
No seasonal pattern for eel-tail catfish yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: eel-tail catfish fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for eel-tail catfish yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.