Species
Spiny Gurnard
Lepidotrigla papilio
Also known as Butterfly Gurnard · Eastern Spiny Gurnard · Southern Spiny Gurnard
Tier 5ultralight tackleQLDWATAS
0 waypoints~8–14 cm typical
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Overview: about spiny gurnard
Small but feisty inshore bottom-dweller found in seagrass beds off QLD, WA and TAS. Target with small soft plastics or bait in 2-20m, using light to medium tackle. Good eating and often caught incidentally while targeting other species.
Biology: Spiny Gurnard size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Seagrass
- Typical size
- 8–14 cm (max 20 cm)
- Depth range
- 2–110 m
- Global range
- Western Pacific
How to target: Spiny Gurnard angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect. No targeting tips for spiny gurnard yet — match your gear to the habitat and expected fish size, and check recent local reports before a trip.
Best season: when to catch spiny gurnard in Australia
No seasonal pattern for spiny gurnard yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: spiny gurnard fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for spiny gurnard yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.