Open Year-Round

Stripey Snapper

Lutjanus carponotatus

Also known as: Stripey, goldband snapper (not to be confused with demersal goldband)

DPIRD Category Nearshore / Estuarine
Peak Season Year-round
Difficulty Beginner
Fight Rating ★★☆☆☆
Stripey Snapper

Regulations & Limits

NEARSHORE / ESTUARINE

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 N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
Pilbara N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
North Coast (Kimberley) N/A
Species not commonly found in this region

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

Size & Weight

Typical Size25-35 cm
Max Size60 cm
Typical Weight0.5-1.5 kg
Max Weight4 kg

Habitat

Where: Coral reefs, rocky shores and mangrove areas in tropical waters

Depth: 1-40m

ID Features: Gold/brown body with distinct horizontal gold stripes, rounded tail

Season

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Peak Available Poor

Peak: Year-round | Water Temp: 24-30°C

How to Catch Stripey Snapper

1

Bait fishing

Setup

  • Line: PE 1-2
  • Leader: 20-30lb fluorocarbon

Best Baits

  • Prawns
  • Squid strips
  • Pilchards
2

Soft plastics

Setup

  • Line: PE 1-2
  • Leader: 20-30lb fluorocarbon

Top Lures

  • Small soft plastics
  • Micro jigs

Eating Quality

★★★★☆ Very Good

Flesh: White, firm flesh with sweet flavour

Best cooked: Pan-fried, grilled whole, steamed

The Fight

★★☆☆☆ 2/5

Short, spirited runs towards structure. Fun on light tackle and a reliable bite producer in tropical waters.

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