Species
Western Sooty Grunter
Hephaestus jenkinsi
Tier 4Eating7/10light tackleWANT
0 waypoints~25–40 cm typical


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No western sooty grunter catches logged yet — log one and you'll be recognised here.
This species is in the catalog but not yet linked to any mapped waypoint.
Native freshwater grunter of the Kimberley region in northern WA, the western equivalent of sooty grunter. Hard-fighting on small lures around snags and rocky pools.
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
No seasonal pattern for western sooty grunter yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
No mapped spots or marks for western sooty grunter yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.