Species guide
How to catch Australian salmon
Arripis trutta
The Australian salmon is a robust midwater predator found both offshore and inshore. Juveniles inhabit sheltered coastal waters, often over seagrass beds in mangrove-lined creeks. They adapt well to varying salinity and temperature conditions.
Where they live
Found in brackish and saltwater of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, often offshore but also common in sheltered coastal areas and estuaries with seagrass and mangroves. Typically inhabits waters from shallow depths down to around 40 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 89 cm
What they eat
- small fish such as sardines and anchovies
- shrimp and small crustaceans
- juvenile bay trout
Best baits
- small fish strips
- prawns
- pilchards
- shrimp
Best lures
- metal spoons
- soft plastic paddletails
- small diving plugs
- jigs
How to fish for them
- spin fishing near seagrass beds
- casting metal lures offshore
- bait fishing with pilchards or shrimp
- trolling with small lures
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