Species guide
How to catch Australian barracuda
Sphyraena novaehollandiae
saltwatergame fishSphyraenidae
The Australian barracuda is a sleek, elongated predator known for its swift hunting skills. It inhabits saltwater regions and is a popular target for game fishing enthusiasts. Its streamlined body and sharp teeth make it a formidable hunter in coastal waters.
Where they live
Found in saltwater along the coasts of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, the Australian barracuda prefers coastal and offshore waters where it actively hunts.
Typical size
Up to about 100 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- such as anchovies
Best baits
- small live fish
- cut fish
Best lures
- metal spoons
- fast-moving plugs
- jigs
How to fish for them
- spinning
- casting
- trolling
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