Species
Stout Whiting
Sillago robusta
Tier 2Eating8/10light tackleNSWQLD
0 waypoints~16–25 cm typical
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Overview: about stout whiting
Offshore schooling whiting of QLD and northern NSW shelf waters, mainly a commercial species but readily caught by rec anglers on light paternoster gear in 20-50 m. Smaller and stockier than sand whiting; fine eating when chilled fresh.
Biology: Stout Whiting size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Shelf
- Typical size
- 16–25 cm (max 30 cm)
- Weight
- 0.1–0.25 kg
- Depth range
- 10–70 m
- Diet
- small crustaceans, worms
- Most active
- diurnal
- Global range
- Western Pacific
How to target: Stout Whiting angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- paternoster rigs with prawn or squid in 30-50 m
- drifting offshore sand patches
Best season: when to catch stout whiting in Australia
No seasonal pattern for stout whiting yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: stout whiting fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for stout whiting yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.