Flathead

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A very popular targetted species caught in estuaries, bays and on ocean beaches all around Australia. All larger fish are female and are generally released after being caught.

Flesh whitish,firm with variable eating quality.

Best Time: Best during summer months

Bag / Size Limit: IN NSW min size 36cm only 1 over 70cm IN QLD min size 40cm max size 75 cm 5 intotal

Best Bait:

• White Pilchards
• Squid
• Sand Worm.
• Prawns
• Pipi
• Pilchards
• Blue Bait
• Anchovies