Species
Yellowfin Whiting
Sillago schomburgkii
Also known as western sand whiting · fine-scaled whiting
Tier 3Eating10/10ultralight tackleVICSAWA
6 waypoints25–35 cm (max 42 cm) typical
Regulations
SA24 cm min · bag 20WA22 cm min · bag 30
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| SA | 24 cm min | 20 |
| WA | 22 cm min | 30 |
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about yellowfin whiting
Southern Australian beach and bay whiting found from VIC through SA and across to WA — particularly prized in SA gulf and WA bay fisheries. Targeted with bloodworms, pipis, prawns and small surface poppers over sand flats and beach gutters. Top light-tackle target.
Biology: Yellowfin Whiting size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Beach, Estuary, Inshore
- Typical size
- 25–35 cm (max 42 cm)
- Weight
- 0.2–0.5 kg (max 1 kg)
- Depth range
- 0–10 m
- Diet
- marine worms, small crustaceans, molluscs
- Most active
- diurnal
- Global range
- Southern Australia (Sillago schomburgkii)
How to target: Yellowfin Whiting angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small surface lures (Bassday Sugapen) walked over shallow SA sand flats at dawn — top SA summer tactic
- saltwater nippers on a light running sinker over sand banks
- tiny soft plastics hopped through sandy gutters on the rising tide
Best season: when to catch yellowfin whiting in Australia
- SA
- Nov-Apr (gulfs)
Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions, so check recent reports before a trip.
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