Species
Estuarine Stonefish
Synanceia horrida
Tier 5Eating5/10light tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints~25–40 cm typical
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Overview: about estuarine stonefish
Heavily camouflaged northern Australian estuarine fish, the world's most venomous fish. Never handle. Almost invisible on tropical mudflats — wear reef shoes always. Antivenom available.
Biology: Estuarine Stonefish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Inshore
- Typical size
- 25–40 cm (max 60 cm)
- Weight
- 1–3 kg
- Depth range
- 0–40 m
- Diet
- fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Estuarine Stonefish angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- NEVER handle
Best season: when to catch estuarine stonefish in Australia
No seasonal pattern for estuarine stonefish yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: estuarine stonefish fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for estuarine stonefish yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.