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