Pomadasys commersonnii

Spotted grunter

A strong, spotted fish of estuaries and calm beaches, taking prawn and worm.
Gear for spotted grunter

Stylised illustration, not to scale.

Baits

  • Live prawn
  • Mud prawn
  • Bloodworm
  • Fish fillet
Habitat
Estuaries, lagoons and sandy shores.
Season
Present mostly in warmer waters of the east coast through the year.
Best times
The rising tide, early morning and dusk.
Tackle
A 9 to 12 ft rod, a spinning reel and 10 to 20 lb mono.
Hook
1/0 to 3/0 baitholder or octopus hook.

Tips

  • Use fresh live bait when you can.

  • Keep the rod tip low and strike when the rod loads.

  • Fish deep holes and channel edges.

Rules

Spotted grunter have size and bag limits. Check the current rules.

This site is not an official source. Check the current rules with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.

Recommendations are pending review by a local angler.

Rigs

Rigs that suit spotted grunter

Gear

Gear for spotted grunter

  • Ugly Stik · Rod

    GX2 Spinning 7 ft

    Suits Spotted grunter, Blacktail, White steenbras

    R899

  • Shimano · Rod

    Catana Spinning 10 ft

    Suits Blacktail, White steenbras, Spotted grunter

    R1 399

  • Shimano · Reel

    Sienna FG 4000

    Suits Spotted grunter, Blacktail, White steenbras

    R1 199

  • Penn · Reel

    Battle III 4000

    Suits Blacktail, White steenbras, Spotted grunter

    R2 099

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