Species
Yank Flathead
Platycephalus speculator
Also known as frog-mouth flathead
Tier 2Eating8/10light tackleSAWA
0 waypoints~35–60 cm typical
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Overview: about yank flathead
Southwest WA estuary specialist, the dusky equivalent of the west coast — found through the Peel-Harvey, Swan-Canning and Walpole systems. Soft plastics and shallow hardbodies worked along channel edges and over weed beds. Strict size and slot limits apply in WA.
Biology: Yank Flathead size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Estuary
- Typical size
- 35–60 cm (max 90 cm)
- Weight
- 0.5–3 kg
- Depth range
- 0–20 m
- Diet
- small fish, prawns
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Yank Flathead angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- soft plastics in estuary channels
- live prawn drifted along weed edges
Best season: when to catch yank flathead in Australia
No seasonal pattern for yank 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: yank flathead fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for yank flathead yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.