Snapper
Chrysophrys Auratus
INTRODUCTION:
The Snapper is one of the most sought after fish in Australia.
COMMON NAMES:
Red
Red Bream
Reddie
Squire
SIZE:
Usually around 0.5 - 5kg
Can grow up to 18kg
AUSTRALIAN RECORD:
18.4kg
DISTRIBUTION:
Southern Queensland south around to Western Australia.
EATING QUALITIES:
Snapper are a classic table fish with medium textured, white flesh.
Fishing Techniques
| WHERE TO FISH Inshore, offshore and reefs. HOOK SIZE 2/0 - 7/0 LINE STRENGTH 4 - 20kg MIN LEGAL SIZE 28 cm BAG LIMIT 10 |
BEST BAITS Fish strips, pieces and cubes Pilchards Gar Prawns Shellfish Squid Cuttlefish Octopus BEST LURES Jigs Spoons Minnows Weighted Flies |
