Species
Venus Tuskfish
Choerodon venustus
Tier 3Eating10/10medium tackleNSWQLDWA
7 waypoints~35–55 cm typical
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Overview: about venus tuskfish
Subtropical and tropical reef fish of QLD and northern NSW, related to the WA baldchin groper. Targeted with bait over inshore and offshore reef in 10-60m. Excellent eating and a regular bycatch when chasing snapper, sweetlip and pearl perch on the east coast.
Biology: Venus Tuskfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Offshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 35–55 cm (max 70 cm)
- Weight
- 1–3 kg (max 6 kg)
- Depth range
- 10–100 m
- Diet
- crabs, urchins, molluscs
- Most active
- diurnal
- Global range
- Western Pacific subtropical reefs (Choerodon venustus)
How to target: Venus Tuskfish angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- fresh crab or squid baits on a paternoster over reef edges in 30-80m
- soft plastics worked slowly along rubble bottom
Best season: when to catch venus tuskfish in Australia
No seasonal pattern for venus tuskfish yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: venus tuskfish fishing spots in Australia
7 mapped fishing spots, marks and waypoints for venus tuskfish across Australia, covering offshore and bluewater fishing. Each location below links through to access notes and coordinates.