Whiting, Sand
Sillago ciliata
INTRODUCTION:
One of the most popular catches for recreational fishermen right along the eastern coast of Australia.
COMMON NAMES:
Silver whiting,
Yellow-finned whiting
Summer whiting
SIZE:
Usually around 0.2 to 0.7 kg
Can grow up to 1.5kg
AUSTRALIAN RECORD:
0.6kg
DISTRIBUTION:
Lakes Entrance in Victoria to the north coast of Queensland.
EATING QUALITIES:
An excellent table fish that is often more expensive than reef fish and Barramundi.
Fishing Techniques
WHERE TO FISH Estuaries, bays and surf beaches HOOK SIZE 6 - 3 Long shank LINE STRENGTH 2 - 4 kg MIN LEGAL SIZE 27cm BAG LIMIT 20 |
BEST BAITS Worms Yabbies Shellfish Small crabs BEST LURES This fish is not generaly targeted with lures |