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Lates calcarifer
Barramundi
Brackish
About this species
A prized Indo-Pacific sportfish and food fish that moves between fresh, brackish and salt water, changing sex as it matures. It ambushes prey around snags, rock bars and creek mouths. Hardbody lures, soft plastics and live prawns fished on the run-out tide are top methods.
Season
123456789101112
Depth
0 – 40 m
Habitat Spots
EstuaryRiverNearshoreHarbor
Fishing Methods
LureBaitBottom
Bait & Rig
Hardbody minnow lures, soft plastics, and live prawns worked on the run-out tide around snags and creek mouths.
Edibility & Taste
Excellent table fish with firm, white, mildly flavored flesh; a premium seafood in Australia and Southeast Asia.
Similar Species
Distinguished from giant perch relatives by its concave head profile, large upturned mouth, and rough-edged opercle with a sharp spine.
Record Weight
60 kg