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Australian bonytongue

Scleropages jardinii

Family
Osteoglossidae
Max Length
100 cm
Max Weight
17.2 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
2

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Yabbies

    Excellent general bait, good hook coverage

  • Grasshoppers

    Effective when bonytongue are surface feeding

  • Shrimp

    Freshwater shrimp, peeled for scent

  • Earthworms

    Readily available, bonytongue find them appetizing

  • Crickets

    Another great bait for surface feeders

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala Skitter Pop 09Popper

    Aggressively worked on the surface

    Buy
  • Daiwa Bait Junkie Minnow 2.5"Soft Plastic

    Rigged weedless or on a jighead

    Buy
  • Mepps Aglia Long #2Spinner

    Silver or gold blades are highly effective

    Buy
  • Strike King Red Eye Shad 1/2ozLipless Crankbait

    Retrieve quickly near cover, vary the retrieve.

    Buy
  • Z-Man WillowVibe Spinnerbait 3/8ozSpinnerbait

    Versatile bait around structure.

    Buy

Techniques

Target structure like submerged logs and weed edges, using a slow retrieve and pausing occasionally to entice strikes.

Where to Find Australian bonytongue

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Australian bonytongue?+

Popular baits for Australian bonytongue include Yabbies, Grasshoppers, Shrimp, Earthworms, Crickets. Tip: Target structure like submerged logs and weed edges, using a slow retrieve and pausing occasionally to entice strikes.

Where can I catch Australian bonytongue?+

Australian bonytongue can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Queensland, Australia. WikiCatch lists 2 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Australian bonytongue get?+

Australian bonytongue (Scleropages jardinii) can reach up to 100 cm in length and 17.2 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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