This
fish species is normally found in abundant numbers and feeds on vast sandy areas in bays and inlets. Sand Flathead are found in southern VIC (including TAS), coastal QLD and southern WA.
Sand flathead prefer shallow marine waters of 15 to 25m in depth. Continue to search likely spots until the school is found. Fish localize in numbers early in morning.
Sport Value
A relatively medium fighting fish when light tackle is used
Tackle
Use 5kg main line with a 1m monofilament leader. No. 4/0 hooks using live bait. Paternoster rig with a running sinker or two droppers should be
well responded.
Bait
Octopus, blue bait, pippi, prawn, squid,
mullet, fish flesh
Superb table fish which feature a finely textured flesh that may be yellow, white, pink or
grey. The flesh is medium to dry, low oiliness with a distinct flavour. There are bones in the front third of the fillet.