Australia's waters hold everything from iconic barramundi to thousand-pound marlin. Learn where, when and how to catch each species.
The Northern Territory's most famous fighting fish. Barramundi live in rivers, estuaries and coastal creeks. They are aggressive predators known for explosive surface strikes and acrobatic jumps.
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These giants are the pinnacle of Australian sport fishing. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's best black marlin fisheries, with fish exceeding 1,000 lb.
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Yellowfin tuna prowl warm offshore waters, while southern bluefin run off Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. Both are fast, powerful and prized for sport and table.
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Pink snapper are one of Australia's most popular table fish. They inhabit reefs, bays and deeper offshore grounds, with Port Phillip Bay and WA's reefs famous for size.
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Kingfish are powerful, aggressive predators found around reefs, headlands, offshore islands and harbour structures. They test both gear and angler.
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Coral trout are colourful reef dwellers and one of the best-eating fish on the Great Barrier Reef. They inhabit coral bombies and reef edges from 8–40 metres.
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