Eastern Striped Trumpeter illustration
Species

Eastern Striped Trumpeter

Pelates octolineatus
Tier 5Eating5/10ultralight tackleNSWQLDWA
0 waypoints10–18 cm (max 22 cm) typical

Overview: about eastern striped trumpeter

Small striped tropical-subtropical fish of inshore Australian waters, often called 'striped grunter'. Mostly a bait species; tiny catches near pylons and jetties.

Biology: Eastern Striped Trumpeter size, diet & habitat

Habitat
Estuary, Inshore
Typical size
10–18 cm (max 22 cm)
Weight
0.05–0.15 kg
Depth range
0–30 m
Diet
small invertebrates
Global range
Indo-West Pacific

How to target: Eastern Striped Trumpeter angling strategies

Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.

  • bait incidental

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