Stout Whiting illustration
Species

Stout Whiting

Sillago robusta
Tier 2Eating8/10light tackleNSWQLD
0 waypoints16–25 cm (max 30 cm) typical

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

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