Eel-tail Catfish illustration
Species

Eel-tail Catfish

Plotosus lineatus
Tier 5Eating5/10light tackleNSWQLDWANT
0 waypoints20–30 cm (max 35 cm) typical

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

Safety & handling

In the same waters
  • severely venomous spines

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