Saltwater
Spotted Grunter
Pomadasys commersonnii
- Peak season
- Summer (November-March)
- Length range
- 20–60 cm
- Weight range
- 0.3–5 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–10 m
Habitat
Estuaries, tidal flats, and shallow coastal waters of southern and eastern Africa. Feeds on sandy and muddy flats.
Behavior
Feeds on sand prawns, crabs, and worms on tidal flats. Tails like bonefish in shallow water. Prized estuary gamefish in South Africa.
Best techniques
- Sight casting with prawn or crab bait
- Light spinning with small lures
- Fly fishing with crab patterns on flats
- Bait fishing on running rig
