Species
Spotted Grunter
Pomadasys kaakan
Also known as javelin · javelin fish
Tier 3Eating7/10light tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints30–45 cm (max 60 cm) typical
Overview: about spotted grunter
Northern Australian grunter of tropical estuaries and inshore waters, distinct from sooty grunter (which is a freshwater species). Caught on prawn baits and small soft plastics around tidal creeks. Decent eating.
Biology: Spotted Grunter size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Inshore
- Typical size
- 30–45 cm (max 60 cm)
- Weight
- 0.5–2 kg
- Depth range
- 0–30 m
- Diet
- small fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Spotted Grunter angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- prawn baits in tidal creeks
- small soft plastics
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