Species
Wrasse
Labridae spp.
Also known as wrasses
Tier 4Eating6/10light tackleNSWVICQLDSAWATAS
9 waypoints~20–40 cm typical
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Overview: about wrasse
Catch-all for the many wrasse species across Australian reefs — bluethroat in the south, Maori and tuskfish in the north and on the east coast. Targeted with bait and small jigs over rough reef and broken ground. Good eating but slow-growing; size and bag limits vary by state and species.
Biology: Wrasse size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 20–40 cm (max 70 cm)
- Weight
- 0.3–1.5 kg (max 5 kg)
- Depth range
- 0–100 m
- Diet
- crustaceans, molluscs, urchins
- Most active
- diurnal
- Global range
- Many species — Labridae family across all AU coasts
How to target: Wrasse angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- squid strip or prawn on a paternoster over rocky reef in 5-40m
- small soft plastics dropped along reef edges
Best season: when to catch wrasse in Australia
No seasonal pattern for wrasse yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: wrasse fishing spots in Australia
9 mapped fishing spots, marks and waypoints for wrasse 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.