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Australian barracuda

Sphyraena novaehollandiae

Family
Sphyraenidae
Max Length
110 cm
Max Weight
5 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
25

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Pilchards

    Excellent all-around bait, readily available.

  • Garfish

    Tough bait, good for trolling or drifting.

  • Squid

    Attracts larger fish; use whole or strips.

  • Yellowtail Scad

    Effective live bait when available.

  • Mullet

    Cut or live mullet works well.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala X-Rap 10Minnow

    Suspending action triggers strikes.

    Buy
  • Halco Twisty 40gSpoon

    Fast retrieve imitates fleeing baitfish.

    Buy
  • ZMan Slim SwimZ 4 inchSoft Plastic

    Effective on a jighead, various retrieves.

    Buy
  • Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 70SMinnow

    Good for casting and retrieving near structure.

    Buy
  • Maria Mucho Lucir 45gJig

    Versatile jig for vertical jigging or casting

    Buy

Techniques

Use a wire trace to prevent bite-offs, as barracuda have sharp teeth.

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Where to Find Australian barracuda

Western Australia, Australia6 spotsVictoria, Australia4 spotsNew South Wales, Australia4 spotsSouth Australia, Australia4 spotsOtago, New Zealand2 spotsTasmania, Australia1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Australian barracuda?+

Popular baits for Australian barracuda include Pilchards, Garfish, Squid, Yellowtail Scad, Mullet. Tip: Use a wire trace to prevent bite-offs, as barracuda have sharp teeth.

Where can I catch Australian barracuda?+

Australian barracuda can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Western Australia, Australia; Victoria, Australia; New South Wales, Australia. WikiCatch lists 25 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Australian barracuda get?+

Australian barracuda (Sphyraena novaehollandiae) can reach up to 110.00000238418579 cm in length and 5 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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