Open Year-Round
Blue Threadfin
Eleutheronema tetradactylum
Also known as: Blue Salmon, Cooktown Salmon
DPIRD Category
Nearshore/Estuarine Finfish
Peak Season
Year round
Difficulty
Moderate
Fight Rating
★★★☆☆
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
4 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
4 fish
Mixed Limit
Within 16 nearshore total
✓ Open year-round.
Good to Know
- Part of other threadfin species (not King threadfin)
ℹ️ Regulations can change. Always verify current rules at rules.fish.wa.gov.au
Size & Weight
| Typical Size | 50 cm |
| Max Size | 80 cm |
| Typical Weight | 3 kg |
| Max Weight | 8 kg |
Habitat
Where: Estuaries, beaches, tidal creeks
Depth: 0-15m
ID Features: Silver-blue body, long thread-like pectoral fins
Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Peak
Available
Poor
Peak: Year round | Water Temp: 28 – 34°C
How to Catch Blue Threadfin
1
Live baiting
Setup
- Line: PE2-4 / 15-24kg
- Leader: 40-60lb fluoro
Top Lures
- Soft plastics 4-5inch
- Swimbaits
Best Baits
- Live prawns
- Live mullet
- Crab
Eating Quality
Flesh: White
Best cooked: Grilled, pan fried
The Fight
Strong runs