Species
Trumpeter Whiting
Sillago maculata
Also known as winter whiting · diver whiting
Tier 1Eating9/10ultralight tackleNSWQLD
0 waypoints18–30 cm (max 35 cm) typical
Regulations
NSW22 cm min · bag 20QLD23 cm min · bag 30
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | 22 cm min | 20 |
| QLD | 23 cm min | 30 |
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about trumpeter whiting
QLD and northern NSW estuary and inshore whiting that schools heavily over sand-mud bottoms. Targeted with paternoster or running-sinker rigs with peeled prawn, worms or yabbies, especially in winter when sand whiting drop off. Sweet, mild table fish; bag-builders on light gear.
Biology: Trumpeter Whiting size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Estuary, Inshore
- Typical size
- 18–30 cm (max 35 cm)
- Weight
- 0.1–0.3 kg
- Depth range
- 0–30 m
- Diet
- polychaete worms, small crustaceans, copepods
- Most active
- diurnal
- Global range
- Western Pacific (eastern Australia)
How to target: Trumpeter Whiting angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small running-sinker rigs with peeled prawn or worms over sand
- paternoster rigs anchored on Moreton Bay banks
- berleyed drifts in 5-15 m
Best season: when to catch trumpeter whiting in Australia
- NSW
- Apr-Aug
- QLD
- May-Sep (winter)
Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions, so check recent reports before a trip.
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