Saltwater
Dusky Flathead
Platycephalus fuscus
- Peak season
- Year-round (best Summer and Fall, November-May)
- Length range
- 25–90 cm
- Weight range
- 0.3–8 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–15 m
Habitat
Sandy and muddy estuarine flats, channels, and coastal shallows of eastern Australia. Buries in sand near channel edges.
Behavior
Ambush predator that lies camouflaged on the bottom and lunges at passing fish and prawns. Australia's most popular flathead.
Best techniques
- Soft plastics on jig head along channel edges
- Bait fishing with live prawns
- Trolling with shallow diving lures
- Casting vibes on sand flats
