Saltwater
Pink Snapper
Chrysophrys auratus
- Peak season
- Fall and Winter (April-August)
- Length range
- 25–100 cm
- Weight range
- 0.5–15 kg
- Typical depth
- 5–200 m
Habitat
Rocky reefs, pinnacles, and sandy areas near structure at 10-200 m depth around Australia and New Zealand.
Behavior
Opportunistic predator that feeds on crabs, worms, fish, and squid. Adults are solitary near structure; juveniles school.
Best techniques
- Bottom fishing with pilchard or squid
- Soft plastics on jig head near reef
- Live bait drifted near structure
- Slow jigging
