Open Year-Round

Brassy Trevally

Caranx papuensis

Also known as: Brassy, Papuan Trevally

DPIRD Category Nearshore/Estuarine Finfish
Peak Season Year round
Difficulty Easy
Fight Rating ★★★☆☆
Brassy 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 Size65 cm
Typical Weight3 kg
Max Weight8 kg

Habitat

Where: Estuaries, reef flats, mangrove edges

Depth: 0-30m

ID Features: Brassy-gold colour, steep forehead, black spot on gill cover

Season

J
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Peak Available Poor

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

How to Catch Brassy Trevally

1

Casting flats

Setup

  • Line: PE1.5-2 / 10-15kg
  • Leader: 30-40lb fluoro

Top Lures

  • Soft plastics
  • Small poppers
  • Paddle tails

Best Baits

  • Prawns
  • Small fish
  • Crab

Eating Quality

★★★☆☆ Fair

Flesh: White

Best cooked: Smaller fish OK, bleed immediately

The Fight

★★★☆☆ 3/5

Solid fighter

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