Saltwater
Tarwhine
Rhabdosargus sarba
- Peak season
- Year-round (best Fall and Winter)
- Length range
- 12–35 cm
- Weight range
- 0.1–1.5 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–15 m
Habitat
Estuaries, coastal bays, and rocky shorelines of eastern Australia. Found over sandy bottoms near rocks and reefs.
Behavior
Omnivorous bream that feeds on worms, crabs, and algae. Schools in estuaries and around harbour structure.
Best techniques
- Light bait fishing with worms or prawns
- Float fishing near rocks
- Small soft plastics
- Bread on light tackle in berley trail
