Species guide
How to catch Sand sillago
Sillago ciliata
The Sand sillago is a sleek coastal fish known for its fast swimming and preference for sandy habitats. It is a popular target for recreational anglers due to its fighting ability and tasty flesh. These fish often gather near estuary mouths and sandy seabeds where they hunt small crustaceans and bivalves.
Where they live
Found in shallow sandy areas such as beaches, sandbars, estuaries, and coastal lakes across the Pacific region. They inhabit depths from the shoreline down to about 46 meters, often frequenting surf zones and bays, sometimes moving offshore in winter.
Typical size
Up to about 51 cm
What they eat
- small crustaceans
- mud shrimps
- bivalves
- small worms
Best baits
- prawns
- worms
- small shellfish
- fresh baitfish pieces
Best lures
- small soft plastics
- jigs
- shallow diving hardbaits
How to fish for them
- beach casting
- estuary fishing
- light spinning
- bottom fishing
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