Open Year-Round

Golden Trevally

Gnathanodon speciosus

Also known as: Goldie, Golden Kingfish

DPIRD Category Large Pelagic Finfish
Peak Season Year round
Difficulty Moderate
Fight Rating ★★★☆☆
Golden Trevally

Regulations & Limits

LARGE PELAGIC 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 3 fish
Mixed Limit Within 3 large pelagic total
✓ Open year-round.
Pilbara N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
North Coast (Kimberley) OPEN
Min Size —
Individual Limit 3 fish
Mixed Limit Within 3 large pelagic total
✓ Open year-round.

Good to Know

  • Part of 3 fish mixed large pelagic limit

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

Size & Weight

Typical Size60 cm
Max Size110 cm
Typical Weight5 kg
Max Weight15 kg

Habitat

Where: Reefs, wrecks, around large marine life

Depth: 5-50m

ID Features: Gold-yellow with black vertical bars (juveniles), silver when adult, rubbery lips

Season

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Peak Available Poor

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

How to Catch Golden Trevally

1

Casting flats

Setup

  • Line: PE2-3 / 12-20kg
  • Leader: 30-50lb fluoro

Top Lures

  • Soft plastics 4-6inch
  • Small poppers
  • Stickbaits

Best Baits

  • Prawns
  • Crab
  • Small fish

Eating Quality

★★★☆☆ Good

Flesh: White

Best cooked: Grilled, pan fried (smaller fish)

The Fight

★★★☆☆ 3/5

Solid fighter, dogged

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