Open Year-Round

Black Jewfish

Protonibea diacanthus

Also known as: Black Jew, Mulloway

DPIRD Category Nearshore/Estuarine Finfish
Peak Season Year round
Difficulty Difficult
Fight Rating ★★★★☆
Black Jewfish

Regulations & Limits

NEARSHORE/ESTUARINE FINFISH

Limits by Bioregion

West Coast N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
South Coast N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
Gascoyne OPEN
Min Size 700mm
Individual Limit 2 fish
Mixed Limit Within 16 nearshore total
✓ Open year-round.
Pilbara N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
North Coast (Kimberley) OPEN
Min Size 700mm
Individual Limit 2 fish
Mixed Limit Within 16 nearshore total
✓ Open year-round.

Good to Know

  • Individual species limit of 2
  • Northern species

ℹ️ Regulations can change. Always verify current rules at rules.fish.wa.gov.au

Size & Weight

Typical Size80 cm
Max Size150 cm
Typical Weight15 kg
Max Weight40 kg

Habitat

Where: Estuaries, tidal rivers, coastal waters

Depth: 1-30m

ID Features: Dark grey-black body, large mouth, croaking sound

Season

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Peak Available Poor

Peak: Year round | Water Temp: 28 – 34°C

How to Catch Black Jewfish

1

Live baiting

Setup

  • Line: PE4-6 / 24-37kg
  • Leader: 60-80lb fluoro

Top Lures

  • Soft plastics 6-8inch
  • Vibes

Best Baits

  • Live mullet
  • Live baitfish
  • Squid

Eating Quality

★★★★★ Excellent

Flesh: White

Best cooked: Grilled, pan fried

The Fight

★★★★☆ 4/5

Powerful, sustained runs

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