How do you catch black spot Tuskfish?

The Black Spot Tuskfish will take most well-presented baits and on our Broome Fishing Charters we have caught them on both squid and fish strips, the two most common baits used. One particular bait that has been quite successful is the meat from a bailer shell.

What do black spot Tuskfish eat?

Blackspot Tuskfish (Choerodon schoenleinii) They feed on hard shell invertebrates. Most reef fish seen by divers during the day are grazers, that cruise around just above the surface of the coral or snoop into crevices looking for algae, worms and small crustaceans.

Can you eat Tuskfish?

The Venus tuskfish would have to be one of the most highly sought after table fish in northern Australia. They are not only sensational eating but also provide anglers with a solid fight when hooked on suitable tackle. The species is also commonly referred to as Tuskies and blue bone.

Where can I find a black spot tuskfish?

Juveniles have a large white saddle behind the black spot. Video of Blackspot Tuskfish at Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, New South Wales, and on the Gold Coast Seaway, Queensland.

How big are the tuskfish in Moreton Bay?

The author’s dad with a nice 4kg tuskfish caught in shallow water. WELL the jumper is well and truly gone and the boardshorts are on, which means summer is here, and with summer come the Moreton Bay tuskfish. Right now the tuskies are in full swing and for me nothing is more fun than chasing these brutes in the island shallows of Moreton Bay.

What kind of fish are in Moreton Bay?

Right now the tuskies are in full swing and for me nothing is more fun than chasing these brutes in the island shallows of Moreton Bay. The main species you will encounter are either blackspot tuskfish (also known as blue bone) or venus tuskfish. Pound for pound, these fish go as hard as any other fish out there, especially in shallow water.

How big can Bluey tuskfish be on Fraser Island?

The minimum legal length is 30cm, with a bag limit of five. As a coral reef finfish, the bluey would be a component of a combined bag limit of 20. Weed, weed and weed – the horrible floating brown algae that effectively wiped out Fraser Island’s tailor fishing during August, September and much of October.