Fresh & salt
Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
- Peak season
- Wet season (October–March)
- Length range
- 40–150 cm
- Weight range
- 1–40 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–20 m
Habitat
Tropical rivers, estuaries, and coastal waters of northern Australia and Southeast Asia. Tolerates fresh and salt water.
Behavior
Ambush predator that lurks around snags, mangroves, and structure. Explodes on topwater lures; fights hard with big jumps.
Best techniques
- Casting lures around snags
- Topwater fishing at dawn
- Live bait near mangroves
- Trolling with diving lures
