Species
Tarwhine
Rhabdosargus sarba
Also known as goldlined seabream · silver bream · yellowfin bream
Tier 4Eating7/10ultralight tackleNSWVICQLDWA
3 waypoints~20–30 cm typical
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Overview: about tarwhine
Bream-cousin of east-coast and WA beaches, estuaries and inshore reef. Targeted with prawn, worm and pipi baits in beach gutters and over rocky reef — often mixed in with bream schools. Yellow horizontal stripes and a rounded snout distinguish them from yellowfin bream.
Biology: Tarwhine size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Beach, Estuary, Inshore
- Typical size
- 20–30 cm (max 45 cm)
- Weight
- 0.3–0.8 kg (max 2.5 kg)
- Depth range
- 0–30 m
- Diet
- worms, small crustaceans, molluscs
- Most active
- diurnal
- Global range
- Australia, NZ, South Africa (Rhabdosargus sarba)
How to target: Tarwhine angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- beach worms or pipi on a long-shank hook in beach gutters
- saltwater nippers on a light running sinker rig over weedy bottoms
Best season: when to catch tarwhine in Australia
No seasonal pattern for tarwhine yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: tarwhine fishing spots in Australia
3 mapped fishing spots, marks and waypoints for tarwhine across Australia, covering land-based fishing, rock fishing, estuary fishing and offshore and bluewater fishing. Each location below links through to access notes and coordinates.