Species
Yellow-finned Leatherjacket
Meuschenia trachylepis
Tier 3Eating8/10light tackleNSWVICQLD
0 waypoints~25–35 cm typical
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Overview: about yellow-finned leatherjacket
Common east-coast leatherjacket of NSW and southern QLD inshore reef, often a bycatch when bottom-fishing. Tiny hooks needed for their small mouths; clean white flesh.
Biology: Yellow-finned Leatherjacket size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 25–35 cm (max 45 cm)
- Weight
- 0.3–1 kg
- Depth range
- 2–50 m
- Diet
- weed, invertebrates
- Global range
- Southwest Pacific
How to target: Yellow-finned Leatherjacket angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small bait on long-shank hooks
Best season: when to catch yellow-finned leatherjacket in Australia
No seasonal pattern for yellow-finned leatherjacket yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: yellow-finned leatherjacket fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for yellow-finned leatherjacket yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.