Open Year-Round

Blacktip Trevally

Caranx heberi

Also known as: Blacktip, Bludger Trevally

DPIRD Category Nearshore/Estuarine Finfish
Peak Season Year round
Difficulty Easy
Fight Rating ★★★☆☆
Blacktip Trevally

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 —
Individual Limit 8 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 —
Individual Limit 8 fish
Mixed Limit Within 16 nearshore total
✓ Open year-round.

Good to Know

  • Part of trevally and queenfish group

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

Size & Weight

Typical Size40 cm
Max Size80 cm
Typical Weight3 kg
Max Weight10 kg

Habitat

Where: Reef flats, estuaries, coastal waters

Depth: 0-30m

ID Features: Silver-green, black tips on dorsal and anal fins, deep body

Season

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Peak Available Poor

Peak: Year round | Water Temp: 26 – 32°C

How to Catch Blacktip Trevally

1

Casting

Setup

  • Line: PE2-4 / 15-24kg
  • Leader: 40-60lb fluoro

Top Lures

  • Poppers
  • Stickbaits
  • Metal slugs

Best Baits

  • Live baitfish
  • Prawns

Eating Quality

★★★☆☆ Fair

Flesh: White

Best cooked: Smaller fish better, bleed immediately

The Fight

★★★☆☆ 3/5

Strong runs, uses structure

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