Species guide
How to catch King George whiting
Sillaginodes punctatus
King George whiting is a prized game fish known for its elongated body and tasty flesh. Juveniles inhabit sheltered inshore waters, while adults move to deeper waters, especially in winter. It is a predator that hunts small macrofauna such as peanut worms.
Where they live
Found in brackish and saltwater from shallow 2 meters to depths of 200 meters, primarily around the Pacific and Indian Ocean regions. Juveniles stay in protected inshore areas, while adults migrate to deeper offshore waters.
Typical size
Up to about 72 cm
What they eat
- peanut worms
- small benthic invertebrates
Best baits
- prawn
- worm
- small baitfish
Best lures
- soft plastic lures
- small metal jigs
- shallow diving hardbaits
How to fish for them
- bait fishing on sandy flats
- light jigging
- drift fishing near deeper structures
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