Red Emporer
The emperor is a highly-sought-after table fish and is caught on the reefs.
| Other Names: | Lutjanus sebae. Red, emporer |
| Location: | Deeper reefs and gravel bottom areas round the coast including areas far offshore. |
| Season: | Year-round. |
| Method: | Local anglers tend to use heavy handlines or boat rods. Bottom fishing with fresh shark flesh baits produces the best results. |
| Regulations: | No specific regulations — included in general possession limit. |
| Eating: | The emperor is ranked along with coral trout as a premier Australian table fish and it richly deserves its reputation. Its firm white flesh has an excellent mildly-sweet flavour, fine flakes and little oil. It is suitable for the grill or the oven. |