Open Year-Round

Yellowfin Whiting

Sillago schomburgkii

Also known as: Yellowfin, Whiting

DPIRD Category Other Finfish
Peak Season Year round
Difficulty Easy
Fight Rating ★☆☆☆☆
Yellowfin Whiting

Regulations & Limits

OTHER FINFISH

Limits by Bioregion

West Coast OPEN
Min Size —
Individual Limit 30 fish
Mixed Limit Within 30 other finfish total
✓ Open year-round.
South Coast OPEN
Min Size —
Individual Limit 30 fish
Mixed Limit Within 30 other finfish total
✓ Open year-round.
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

Good to Know

  • Part of whiting group (excluding King George Whiting)
  • No minimum size

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

Size & Weight

Typical Size25 cm
Max Size40 cm
Typical Weight0 kg
Max Weight0 kg

Habitat

Where: Sandy flats, estuaries, shallow coastal waters

Depth: 1-15m

ID Features: Silver-brown, yellow pectoral and anal fins, elongated body

Season

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Peak Available Poor

Peak: Year round | Water Temp: 14 – 24°C

How to Catch Yellowfin Whiting

1

Bottom fishing

Setup

  • Line: PE0.8-1.5 / 4-8kg
  • Leader: 10-15lb fluoro

Top Lures

  • Small soft plastics 2-3inch

Best Baits

  • Prawns
  • Squid strips
  • Worms

Eating Quality

★★★★★ Excellent

Flesh: White

Best cooked: Pan fried, battered

The Fight

★☆☆☆☆ 1/5

Delicate bites

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