Open Year-Round

Threadfin Salmon

Polydactylus macrochir

Also known as: Threadfin, King Threadfin, Burnett Salmon

DPIRD Category Nearshore/Estuarine Finfish
Peak Season Apr-Nov
Difficulty Difficult
Fight Rating ★★★★☆
Threadfin Salmon

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 450mm
Individual Limit 2 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 450mm
Individual Limit 2 fish
Mixed Limit Within 16 nearshore total
✓ Open year-round.

Good to Know

  • Individual species limit of 2

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

Size & Weight

Typical Size80 cm
Max Size150 cm
Typical Weight15 kg
Max Weight40 kg

Habitat

Where: Estuaries, tidal rivers, coastal beaches

Depth: 0-20m

ID Features: Silver-gold body, long thread-like pectoral fins, large scales

Season

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Peak Available Poor

Peak: Apr-Nov | Water Temp: 26 – 32°C

How to Catch Threadfin Salmon

1

Live baiting

Setup

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

Top Lures

  • Soft plastics 5-6inch
  • Swimbaits

Best Baits

  • Live mullet
  • Live prawns
  • Live herring

Eating Quality

★★★★★ Excellent

Flesh: White

Best cooked: Grilled, pan fried (premium)

The Fight

★★★★☆ 4/5

Strong runs, head shakes

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