Species
Southern School Whiting
Sillago bassensis
Also known as School Whitings · Bass Strait Whiting · Red Spot Whiting · Sand Whiting · School Whiting · Silver Whiting · Transparent Whiting
Tier 5light tackleNSWVICWA
0 waypoints13–23 cm (max 33 cm) typical
Overview: about southern school whiting
Schooling whiting found in NSW, VIC and WA waters, often caught in bays and estuaries. Target with small baits, soft plastics or tiny jigs in 1-30m, and deeper offshore in 100-169m. Good eating fish, but often overshadowed by the prized King George whiting.
Biology: Southern School Whiting size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Estuary, Inshore, Offshore
- Typical size
- 13–23 cm (max 33 cm)
- Depth range
- 100–169 m
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