Open Year-Round

Bluefin Trevally

Caranx melampygus

Also known as: Bluefin Jack, Omilu

DPIRD Category Nearshore/Estuarine Finfish
Peak Season Year round
Difficulty Moderate
Fight Rating ★★★★☆
Bluefin 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 Size50 cm
Max Size90 cm
Typical Weight5 kg
Max Weight15 kg

Habitat

Where: Reef flats, lagoons, reef edges

Depth: 1-60m

ID Features: Electric blue fins and spots, silver-blue body, black tail

Season

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Peak Available Poor

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

How to Catch Bluefin Trevally

1

Casting

Setup

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

Top Lures

  • Poppers 80-120mm
  • Stickbaits
  • Metal slugs

Best Baits

  • Live baitfish
  • Prawns

Eating Quality

★★★☆☆ Fair

Flesh: White

Best cooked: Smaller fish, bleed immediately

The Fight

★★★★☆ 4/5

Aggressive strikes, strong runs

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