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Northern snubnose garfish

Arrhamphus sclerolepis sclerolepis

Family
Hemiramphidae
Max Length
36 cm
Max Weight
1.4 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
saltwater, freshwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
4

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Prawns

    Use small to medium sized prawns.

  • Bloodworms

    Effective when fished under a float.

  • Small Baitfish

    Garfish are predatory; use small silver fish.

  • Crabs

    Use soft shelled crab pieces.

  • Yabbies

    A good all-around bait for many species.

Artificial Lures

  • Halco Twisty 20gSpoon

    Cast and retrieve quickly.

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  • Rapala Original Floater 07Minnow

    Twitch it on the surface for strikes.

    Buy
  • Squidgies Bio Tough Prawn 85mmSoft Plastic

    Lightly weighted with a small jighead.

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  • Strike Pro Cyber Vibe 52Vibration Bait

    Allow to sink, then retrieve slowly.

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  • Mepps Aglia #2Spinner

    Use in clear water.

    Buy

Techniques

Use a wire trace when fishing for northern snubnose garfish due to their sharp teeth, preventing bite-offs.

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Where to Find Northern snubnose garfish

Queensland, Australia3 spotsNew South Wales, Australia1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Northern snubnose garfish?+

Popular baits for Northern snubnose garfish include Live Prawns, Bloodworms, Small Baitfish, Crabs, Yabbies. Tip: Use a wire trace when fishing for northern snubnose garfish due to their sharp teeth, preventing bite-offs.

Where can I catch Northern snubnose garfish?+

Northern snubnose garfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Queensland, Australia; New South Wales, Australia. WikiCatch lists 4 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Northern snubnose garfish get?+

Northern snubnose garfish (Arrhamphus sclerolepis sclerolepis) can reach up to 36.000001399999995 cm in length and 1.3798 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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