Saltwater
Coral Trout
Plectropomus leopardus
- Peak season
- Year-round (best April–October)
- Length range
- 25–75 cm
- Weight range
- 0.5–10 kg
- Typical depth
- 2–100 m
Habitat
Coral reefs, particularly the Great Barrier Reef. Found around bommies, reef edges, and coral outcrops.
Behavior
Ambush predator that strikes from coral cover. Highly prized table fish; aggressive when feeding.
Best techniques
- Trolling with diving minnows over reef
- Live bait near coral
- Soft plastics on reef edges
- Jigging near bommies
