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Blue tuskfish

Choerodon cyanodus

Family
Labridae
Max Length
70 cm
Max Weight
12.2 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
4

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Prawns

    Fresh or live prawns are highly effective.

  • Crabs

    Small, live crabs are a tuskfish favorite.

  • Squid

    Use small pieces of squid as bait.

  • Yabbies

    Excellent natural bait in estuaries.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala X-Rap 10Minnow

    Suspending lure, twitch near reefs.

    Buy
  • Halco Twisty 40gSpoon

    Cast and retrieve quickly near structure.

    Buy
  • ZMan MinnowZ 4" on a TT Lures HeadlockZ HD jigheadSoft Plastic

    Hop the jighead slowly along the bottom.

    Buy
  • Nomad Vertrex Vibe 130Vibe

    Effective when jigged vertically.

    Buy

Techniques

Use a relatively heavy leader (30-50lb) to prevent being cut off on sharp reef edges. Focus fishing efforts around reef edges and rocky outcrops.

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Where to Find Blue tuskfish

Western Australia, Australia2 spotsQueensland, Australia1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Blue tuskfish?+

Popular baits for Blue tuskfish include Prawns, Crabs, Squid, Yabbies, Rapala X-Rap 10. Tip: Use a relatively heavy leader (30-50lb) to prevent being cut off on sharp reef edges. Focus fishing efforts around reef edges and rocky outcrops.

Where can I catch Blue tuskfish?+

Blue tuskfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Western Australia, Australia; Queensland, Australia. WikiCatch lists 4 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Blue tuskfish get?+

Blue tuskfish (Choerodon cyanodus) can reach up to 69.9999988 cm in length and 12.1629 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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