Species
Tiger Flathead
Platycephalus richardsoni
Also known as king flathead · toothy flathead
Tier 2Eating9/10medium tackleNSWVICTAS
0 waypoints~30–50 cm typical
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Overview: about tiger flathead
Deepwater southern shelf flathead of NSW, VIC and TAS, the main commercial flathead and a prized rec target in 40-200 m. Drifted over sand and mud bottoms with paternoster rigs and squid or pilchard. Excellent eating; lighter and firmer than estuary flathead.
Biology: Tiger Flathead size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Offshore, Shelf
- Typical size
- 30–50 cm (max 65 cm)
- Weight
- 0.5–2.5 kg
- Depth range
- 10–400 m
- Diet
- small fish, crustaceans, cephalopods
- Most active
- diurnal
- Global range
- Southeast Australia
How to target: Tiger Flathead angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- paternoster rigs with squid strips in 40-150 m
- deepwater drifting along the shelf
- octo jigs and slow-fall jigs
Best season: when to catch tiger flathead in Australia
No seasonal pattern for tiger flathead yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: tiger flathead fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for tiger flathead yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.