Sand Whiting

Habitat

Sandy estuarine flats, beach gutters, and shallow coastal sand bars of eastern Australia. Prefers clean sandy substrate.

Behavior

Active bottom feeder that roots through sand for worms, yabbies, and small crustaceans. Schools over open sand flats.

Best techniques

• Bait fishing with beach worms or yabbies
• Light running sinker rig on sand flats
• Casting small soft plastics
• Wading and casting on flats