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Smooth toadfish

Tetractenos glaber

Family
Tetraodontidae
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
0.1 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater, freshwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
21

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Prawns

    Use small to medium-sized prawns on a light hook.

  • Bloodworms

    Effective when fish are actively feeding.

  • Squid

    Cut into small pieces and present on a small hook.

  • Small pieces of fish

    Use oily fish like pilchard.

  • Yabbies

    A natural food source; hook through the tail.

Artificial Lures

  • Ecogear ZX40Vibe

    Small profile suits their small mouths.

    Buy
  • Rapala Original Floater 07Minnow

    Slowly retrieve near the surface.

    Buy
  • Z-Man GrubZSoft Plastic

    Use with a small jighead, hop along the bottom.

    Buy
  • Mepps Aglia #1Spinner

    Cast and retrieve slowly in shallow water.

    Buy
  • Daiwa Gekkabijin Beam Stick 1.5Soft Plastic

    Use with a jighead on light tackle.

    Buy

Techniques

Use light tackle and small hooks, as Smooth toadfish have small mouths and often nibble at bait.

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Where to Find Smooth toadfish

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Smooth toadfish?+

Popular baits for Smooth toadfish include Prawns, Bloodworms, Squid, Small pieces of fish, Yabbies. Tip: Use light tackle and small hooks, as Smooth toadfish have small mouths and often nibble at bait.

Where can I catch Smooth toadfish?+

Smooth toadfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include New South Wales, Australia; Victoria, Australia; Queensland, Australia. WikiCatch lists 21 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Smooth toadfish get?+

Smooth toadfish (Tetractenos glaber) can reach up to 15.000000596046448 cm in length and 0.0786 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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