GoldenTrevally
Although golden trevally do not reach as large a size as on the east coast, schools of 2-5 kg fish provide exciting sport along coastal reefs. Once a school is located, fish can be caught one after the other on lead-head jigs or by trolling with deep-diving minnows.
| Other Names: | Gnathanodon speciosus |
| Location: | Reefs and rocky headlands. |
| Season: | Year-round. |
| Method: | Standard light-game fishing tackle in the 6 kg to 15 kg range. The fish are sometimes taken on bottom baits but lures and lead-head jigs trolled or cast around shallow reefs rising out of deeper water produce good fishing. |
| Regulations: | No specific regulations - included in general possession limit. |
| Eating: | Reasonable eating with firm, short-grained flesh and a sweet taste. |
