Open Year-Round
Coronation Trout
Variola louti
Also known as: Lyretail Trout, Yellow-edged Lyretail, Lunar-tailed Rockcod
DPIRD Category
Demersal
Peak Season
Year round
Difficulty
Moderate
Fight Rating
★★★★☆
Regulations & Limits
DEMERSAL
⚖️ Mixed Species Limit Applies
Coronation Trout count towards your total demersal scalefish bag limit. You can keep a maximum of 2 demersal scalefish total statewide.
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
450
Individual Limit
1 fish
Mixed Limit
Within 5 demersal total
✓ Open year-round.
Pilbara
N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
North Coast (Kimberley)
OPEN
Min Size
450
Individual Limit
1 fish
Mixed Limit
Within 5 demersal total
✓ Open year-round.
Good to Know
- Part of coral trout group
- Distinctive crescent (lunate) tail
- Yellow edge to tail and fins
- Grows to 83cm, 12kg
ℹ️ Regulations can change. Always verify current rules at rules.fish.wa.gov.au
Size & Weight
| Typical Size | 40-60 cm |
| Max Size | 83 cm |
| Typical Weight | 2-6 kg |
| Max Weight | 12 kg |
Habitat
Where: Coral reefs, reef slopes, often deeper than common coral trout
Depth: 3-250m (usually 15-100m)
Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Peak
Available
Poor
Peak: Year round
How to Catch Coronation Trout
1
Size & Weight
Setup
- Line: 30-50lb braid
- Leader: 40-60lb fluoro
Best Baits
- Live baitfish (yellowtail, hardyheads)
- Fresh squid
- Pilchards
- Prawns
2
Jigging
Eating Quality
Flesh: White, firm, excellent flavour
Best cooked: Pan-fried, grilled, steamed whole
The Fight
Coronation Trout are powerful fighters. They'll head straight for structure when hooked. Strong initial runs and head shakes. Keep pressure on to prevent them getting into the reef.