AUSTRALIAN
NATIONAL
SPEARFISHING
RECORDS
MARCH 2017
COMPILED BY AUF RECORDS
OFFICER VIN RUSHWORTH
Common Names
Common Name
Pg.
Common Name
Pg.
Albacore
36
Black-tipped Leatherskin
8
Amberjack
8
Black-Tipped RockCod
39
Baldchin Tuskfish
18
Black-veined Red Parrotfish
34
Banded Rock Blackfish
14
Blotched Unicorn Fish, Silverblotched
2
Banded Sea Perch
40
Bludger Trevally
7
Banded Sweep
30
Blue and Gold Barracuda
43
Barber Perch
38
Blue Angelfish
31
Barcheek Coral Trout
41
Blue Blanquillo
24
Bar-cheeked Trevally
7
Blue Groper
16
Bar-faced Spinecheek
27
Blue Marlin
16
Barhead Spinefoot
41
Blue Morwong
10
Barracouta
13
Blue Small-toothed Jobfish
22
Barramundi
10
Blue Tang
3
Barramundi Cod
38
Blue Threadfin
31
Barred Javelin Fish
15
Blue Trevally
7
Barred Longtom
5
Blue Tuskfish
17
Barred Spinefoot
41
Blue-barred Orange Parrotfish
33
Barred Tuskfish
18
Bluefin Trevally
7
Basset Hull's Trevally
8
Bluefish
13
Bearded Cod
26
Blue-lined Large-eye Sea Bream
20
Big Eye Paddle-tail Sea Bream
20
Blue-lined Leatherjacket
25
Big Eye Tuna
36
Blue-lined Sea Bream
24
Big-eye Trevally
7
Blue-sided Parrotfish
33
Bighead Gurnard Perch
36
Blue-spot Coral Trout
40
Bignose Unicornfish
2
Blue-spotted Large-eye Sea Bream
20
Big-spotted Dart
9
Blue-spotted Trevally
7
Big-spotted Triggerfish
4
Blue-spotted Wrasse
19
Black and Gold Sea Perch
23
Blue-throated Wrasse
19
Black and White Sea Perch
24
Blunt-headed Parrotfish
33
Black Bream
42
Bonefish
2
Black Cod
38
Bonito
35
Black Flathead
29
Break-Sea Cod
38
Black Jewfish
34
Bridled Triggerfish
5
Black Marlin
16
Broad-barred Spanish Mackerel
36
Black Pomfret
8
Broad-headed Weedfish
12
Black Reef Leatherjacket
24
Bronze Whaler Shark
9
Black Sole
42
Brown Leatherjacket
24
Black Spinefoot
41
Brown Sweetlips
12
Black Trevally
7
Brown Triggerfish
4
Black Unicorn Fish-Sleek Unicornfish
2
Brown Unicorn Fish
2
Black Whaler Shark
9
Brown-banded Morwong
11
Black Wrasse
18
Brown-striped Leatherjacket
25
Black-barred Surgeon Fish
1
Butterfly Perch
37
Black-eyed Thicklip
19
Cale-Cale Trevally
8
Blackfin Barracuda
43
Cardinal Goatfish
27
Blacksaddle Rock Cod
39
Chestnut Rock Cod
40
Black-saddled Wrasse
17
Chevron Barracuda
43
Black-spot Emperor
21
Chinaman Cod
40
Black-spot Goatfish
27
Chinaman Fish
24
Black-spot Pigfish
17
Chinaman Leatherjacket
25
Black-spot Sea Perch
23
Chinese Footballer
40
Black-spot tuskfish
18
Cigar Wrasse
17
Blackspotted Cod
39
Clown Unicornfish
2
Black-spotted Dart
9
Cobia (Black Kingfish)
32
Black-Spotted Gurnard Perch
36
Collared Large-eye Sea Bream
20
Black-tip Batfish
13
Common Bullseye
28
Common Names
Common Name
Pg.
Common Name
Pg.
Common Dart
9
Gold-lined Sea Bream
20
Common Gurnard Perch
37
Gold-lined Sweetlips
15
Common Weedfish
12
Gold-saddled Goatfish
27
Convict Surgeon Fish
1
Gold-spotted Reef Cod
40
Coral Cod
38
Gold-spotted Spinefoot
41
Coral Rock Cod
38
Gold-spotted Sweetlips
15
Coronation Trout, White-edge
41
Gold-spotted Trevally
6
Coronation Trout, Yellowedge
41
Grass Emperor
21
Crescent Wrasse
19
Grassy Flathead
30
Crested Bandfish
22
Great Barracuda
43
Crested Morwong
10
Green Jobfish
22
Crested Weedfish
11
Green Triggerfish
4
Crimson-banded Wrasse
19
Greenback Flounder
30
Crocodile Longtom
5
Green-lined Parrotfish
33
Dark-quarter Parrotfish
33
Green-tailed Parrotfish
33
Dark-tailed Sea Perch
23
Gulf Gurnard Perch
30
Dash and Dot Goatfish
27
Hairtail
43
Deep-bodied Leatherjacket
25
Hapuka
29
Diamond Trevally
6
Harlequin Fish
40
Diamond-scaled Mullet
26
Harlequin Sweetlips
14
Dogtooth Tuna
35
Hawaiian Sweetlips
15
Dusky Cod
41
Herring Cale
28
Dusky Flathead
30
Herring Scad
6
Dusky Morwong
11
High-fin Amberjack
9
Dusky Parrotfish
33
Highfin Coral Trout
41
Dusky Sole
42
Horseshoe Leatherjacket
25
Dussumier's Surgeon Fish
1
Humpback Unicorn fish
1
Eastern Blue Devil
30
Hump-headed Batfish
13
Eastern Salmon
4
Hump-headed Blue Parrotfish
33
Eastern Silver Drummer
16
Hump-headed Maori Wrasse
17
Eastern Wirrah Cod
37
Humpnose Big-eye Sea Bream
21
Elegant Wrasse
16
Hump-nose Unicorn Fish
2
Elongate Unicornfish
2
Imperial Angelfish
31
Estuarine Catfish
31
Jackass Morwong
11
Estuary Cod
38
John Dory
44
Estuary Frogfish
5
Kelp Fish
11
Estuary Perch
29
King George Whiting
42
Eyespot Surgeon Fish
1
King Threadfin Salmon
31
Fan-bellied Leatherjacket
25
King Wrasse
18
Finny Scad
8
Knife Fish
16
Five-barred Thicklip
18
Knife Jaw
28
Flat-tail Mullet
26
Large-eyed Shark Mackerel
35
Flowery Cod
39
Larger Flying Fish
13
Freckled Coral Cod
38
Large-scaled Parma
31
Frigate Mackerel
35
Large-tailed Trevally
6
Fringe-Eyed Flathead
29
Latchet
44
Fringe-lipped Mullet
26
Leaping Bonito
35
Giant Boarfish
29
Leopard Trout
40
Giant Herring
12
Lime-headed Parrotfish
34
Giant Trevally
7
Ling
26
Girdled Wirrah Cod, Yellowbanded Wirrah
37
Little Blue Parrotfish
33
Golden Trevally
7
Long-finned Batfish
10
Golden-finned Triggerfish
5
Longfinned Eel
3
Golden-lined Spinefoot
41
Long-finned Pike
12
Golden-lined Sweetlips
15
Long-finned Rock Cod
39
Golden-spot Pigfish
17
Long-finned Trevally
6
Common Names
Common Name
Pg.
Common Name
Pg.
Long-headed Cod
40
Pale Surgeonfish
1
Long-Headed Flathead
29
Papuan Trevally
7
Long-nosed Emperor
21
Passionfruit Coral Trout
40
Long-nosed Parrotfish
32
Peacock Coral Cod
38
Long-nosed Trevally
6
Peacock Flounder
6
Long-snout Batfish
13
Pearl Perch
14
Long-snout Boarfish
29
Pencil Surgeon Fish
1
Long-snouted Flounder
30
Pennant Coral Fish
10
Low-finned Drummer
16
Pennant Fish
6
Luderick
14
Pickhandle Barracuda
43
Lunar-tailed Big-Eye
32
Pikey Bream
42
Mackerel Scad
8
Pink Ling
28
Mackerel Tuna
35
Potato Cod
40
Magpie Morwong
11
Pug-Nosed Wire-netting Cod
39
Magpie Perch
11
Purple Rock Cod
39
Mahi Mahi (Dolphin Fish)
12
Purple Tuskfish
18
Mangrove Jack
22
Purple Wrasse
19
Maori Cod
40
Purple-nosed Parrotfish
34
Maori Sea Perch
23
Queen Snapper
11
Maori Sweetlips
15
Queenfish
8
Maori Wrasse
19
Queensland Groper
39
Marbled Flathead
30
Rainbow Cale
27
Marbled Parrotfish
32
Rainbow Runner
8
Marbled Rock Cod
39
Rainbowfish
28
Masked Spinefoot
41
Red & Green Wrasse
19
McCulloch's Scaly-fin
31
Red Bass
22
Moses Perch
23
Red Cod
26
Mulloway
34
Red Emperor
23
Multi-spotted Sweetlips
15
Red Flutemouth
13
Nannygai
5
Red Gurnard
44
Napolean Parrotfish
32
Red Hussar
22
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
35
Red Indian Fish
28
New Zealand Dory
44
Red Morwong
10
New-moon Coral Fish
10
Red Mullet, Blue Spotted Goatfish
27
Northern Bluefin tuna
36
Red Parrotfish
27
Northern Sand Flathead
29
Red Parrotfish
34
Northern Striped Threadfin
31
Red Rock Cod
36
North-west Groper, Rankin Cod
39
Red Snapper
5
Oarfish
32
Red Velvet Fish
14
Ocellated Cod
38
Red-bellied Fusilier
6
Old Wife
12
Redfin Perch
29
One Spot Razorfish
20
Red-flushed Rock Cod
37
One Spot Sea Perch
23
Red-lipped Morwong
11
Orange Goatfish
26
Redthroat Emperor
21
Orangeblotch Surgeon Fish
1
Red-throated Wrasse
18
Orange-dotted Tang
1
Reefcrest Parrotfish
33
Orange-dotted Tuskfish
18
Ribboned Sweetlips
15
Orange-lined Emperor
21
Ringtail Unicorn Fish
1
Orange-spotted Sea Perch
23
Rock Blackfish
14
Oriental Bonito
35
Rock Cale
3
Oxeye Herring
24
Rock Flathead
30
Oyster Cracker
9
Rock Ling
28
Pacific Bonefish
3
Rosy Goatfish
27
Paddle-tail Sea Perch
23
Rosy Wrasse
19
Painted Morwong
10
Rough Leatherjacket
26
Painted Sweetlips
14
Russel's Mackerel Scad
8
Common Names
Common Name
Pg.
Common Name
Pg.
Rusty Small-toothed Jobfish
22
Southern Butterfish
34
Saddle-back Pigfish
17
Southern Conger Eel
12
Saddle-tailed Sea Perch
22
Southern Fusilier
24
Sailfin Tang
3
Southern Ribbonfish
43
Sailfish
16
Spangled Emperor
21
Salmon Catfish
4
Speckled-finned Cod
39
Salmon Herring
10
Spike-fin Parrotfish
32
Samson Fish
9
Spinycoat Anglerfish
3
Sand Bass
10
Spiny-tailed Leatherjacket
24
Sand Flathead
30
Spotcheek Emperor
21
Sand Mullet
26
Spotted Chiseltooth Wrasse
16
Sand Whiting
42
Spotted Flounder
30
Saw-tail Surgeon Fish
3
Spotted Leatherjacket
25
Scarlet Sea Perch
23
Spotted Parrotfish
32
Scarlet-breasted Maori Wrasse
17
Spotted scat
34
Scarletfin Squirrelfish
16
Spotted Spanish Mackerel
36
School Mackerel
36
Spotted Stargazer
44
Scribbled Chiseltooth Wrasse
17
Spotted-scale Sea Perch
23
Scribbled Leatherjacket
24
Square-nosed Unicorn Fish
2
Scribbled Wrasse
19
Star-eyed Parrotfish
32
Sea Mullet
26
Stargazer
44
Sea Sweep
37
Stout Longtom
5
Senator Fish
19
Straight-banded Sweetlips
15
Sergeant Baker
4
Striped Marlin
16
Shark Mackerel
35
Striped Perch
43
Short Boarfish
29
Striped Sea Pike
43
Short Suckerfish
12
Striped Trumpeter
20
Short-finned Batfish
13
Stripey Sea Perch
22
Short-snouted Unicorn Fish, Spotted Unicornfish
2
Surf Parrotfish
34
Sickle Fish
12
Swallowtail
6
Silver Dory
44
Sweep
37
Silver Spot
11
Tailor
32
Silver Trevally
7
Tarwhine
43
Silver Trumpeter
20
Telescope Fish
15
Silver Whiting
42
Teraglin
34
Six Banded Angelfish
31
Thicklip Trevally
5
Six-banded Coral Fish
37
Thorpe's Unicornfish
2
Six-spined Leatherjacket
25
Three-barred Goatfish
27
Skipjack Tuna
35
Tilapia
11
Slender Longtom
5
Tomato Coral Cod
38
Slender Suckerfish
12
Tommy Rough
4
Slimy Mackerel
35
Toothbrush Leatherjacket
25
Slingjaw Wrasse
18
Topsail Drummer
16
Small Spotted Javelin Fish
15
Tripletail
22
Small-Eyed Flathead
29
Triple-tail Maori Wrasse
17
Small-eyed Paddle-tail Sea Bream
20
Trout Cod
39
Small-spotted Spinefoot
41
Trumpetfish
4
Small-tooth Flounder
28
Twin-Spot Cod
38
Smooth Flutemouth
13
Unicorn Leatherjacket
24
Snapper
42
Velvet Leatherjacket
25
Snook
43
Venus Tuskfish
18
Snubnose Dart
9
Violet Sweep
37
Sombre Sweetlips
15
Violet-lined Parrotfish
33
Southern Blue Devil
30
Wahoo
35
Southern Bluefin Tuna
36
Warehou
9
Southern Bluespotted Flathead
30
Warty Prow Fish
28
Common Names
Common Name
Pg.
West Australian Dhufish
14
Western Foxfish
17
Western Humpnosed Unicorn
2
Western King Wrasse
18
Western Rock Blackfish
14
Western Salmon
4
Western Sea Carp
3
Western Yellowfin Bream
42
White-lined Rock Cod
37
White-tongued Trevally
8
Woodwards Eel
27
Yellow Emperor
14
Yellow Hussar
23
Yellow-cheek Parrotfish
32
Yellow-faced Angelfish
31
Yellowfin Bream
42
Yellowfin Goatfish
26
Yellowfin Tuna
36
Yellow-finned Leatherjacket
25
Yellowlip Emperor
21
Yellowmask Unicorn Fish
1
Yellow-spot Goatfish
27
Yellow-spot Parrotfish
34
Yellow-spotted Boarfish
28
Yellow-spotted Emperor
21
Yellow-spotted Surgeon Fish
3
Yellow-spotted Triggerfish
5
Yellow-striped Leatherjacket
25
Yellowtail Kingfish
9
Zebra Fish
14
AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
ACANTHURIDAE
Acanthurus bariene
J
Eyespot Surgeon Fish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.183kg
M. BROWN NSW
19/10/1967
Michaelmas Reef QLD
Acanthurus bleekeri
J
-
Pencil Surgeon Fish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.835kg
D. STUBBERFIELD QLD
6/01/1973
Lamont Reef QLD
Acanthurus dussumieri
J
-
Dussumier's Surgeon Fish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 5.443kg
R. MUIR WA
29/06/1972
Ningaloo WA
Acanthurus mata
J
Pale Surgeonfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
O 1.800kg
A.SMITH
Acanthurus nigricauda
J
-
Centipede Reef QLD
Black-barred Surgeon Fish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.525kg
L. SQUIRE QLD
14/09/1975
Tongue Reef QLD
Acanthurus olivaceus
J
-
Orangeblotch Surgeon Fish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.984kg
W. GIBBINS NSW
1965
Maroochydore QLD
Acanthurus triostegus
J
-
Convict Surgeon Fish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.502kg
R. BARTLE WA
Unknown
Unknown
Acanthurus xanthopterus
J
-
Yellowmask Surgeon Fish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 5.500kg
J. PENTLAND
20/06/2011
Murion Islands WA
Ctenochaetus striatus
J
-
Orange-dotted Tang
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.644kg
J. SECKOLD NSW
30/12/1966
Wooli NSW
Naso annulatus
J
-
Ringtail Unicorn Fish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 5.750kg
I. PUCKERIDGE NSW
18/11/1997
Wreck Reef QLD
Naso brachycentron
J
-
-
Humpback Unicorn fish
-
-
-
W 3.400kg
M. STACEY SA
Dec-88
Cairns QLD
O 3.400kg
M. STACEY SA
Dec-88
Cairns QLD
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Short-snouted Unicorn Fish, Spotted Unicornfish
Naso brevirostris
J
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.950kg
B. FUNNELL QLD
13/11/1994
Flinders Reef QLD
Blotched Unicorn Fish, Silverblotched
Naso caesius
J
-
-
-
-
-
W 1.910kg
K. SAUNDERS QLD
29/12/2005
Broomfield Reef QLD
O 5.800kg
G.PICKERING WA
24/05/1993
Kenn Reef Coral Sea
J 1.639kg
J. NEILSEN QLD
1/12/2008
Marion Reef QLD
W 1.639kg
J. NEILSEN QLD
1/12/2008
Marion Reef QLD
O 3.500kg
C. ROBB QLD
8/05/1996
Marion Reef QLD
J 1.120kg
L. GREINKE QLD
12/12/2009
W -
-
-
-
O 1.588kg
R. MUIR WA
28/06/1972
Ningaloo WA
Black Unicorn Fish-Sleek Unicornfish
Naso hexacanthus
Naso lituratus
Clown Unicornfish
Naso lopezi
J
Myall Island QLD
Elongate Unicornfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.400kg
J. HARRISON NSW
19/11/1997
Kato Reef QLD
Naso mcdadei
J
-
-
Square-nosed Unicorn Fish
-
-
-
W 5.100kg
M. EMERY
25/4/2002
Flat Rock QLD
O 5.100kg
M. EMERY
25/4/2002
Flat Rock QLD
M. SAUNDERS Jnr QLD
12/02/2002
W -
-
-
-
O 3.400kg
G. BROOKE NSW
16/11/1997
Cato Reef QLD
Naso tongannus
J
2.500kg
Hump-nose Unicorn Fish
Naso tuberosus
J
Western Humpnosed Unicorn
-
-
-
W -
-
-
O 3.600kg
G.PICKERING WA
Naso unicornis
J
-
Wreck Reef QLD
Rottnest Island WA
Brown Unicorn Fish
-
-
-
W 3.400kg
C. JAMES WA
14/08/2011
Coral Bay WA
O 6.010kg
B. PAXMAN WA
27/06/1972
Cabbadaman Passage WA
Naso vlamingii
J
Bignose Unicornfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.600kg
M. McELHONE NSW
4/12/1992
Broughton Island NSW
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Paracanthurus hepatus
J
Blue Tang
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.652kg
D. STUBBERFIELD QLD
6/02/1973
Lamont Reef QLD
Prionurus maculata
J
-
Yellow-spotted Surgeon Fish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 5.188kg
C. BOOMER NSW
25/09/1967
Coffs Harbour NSW
O 5.200kg (equal record)
G. HUNT QLD
18/03/2011
Hutchinsons Shoal QLD
Prionurus microlepidotus
J
-
-
Saw-tail Surgeon Fish
-
-
-
W 2.640kg
J. BUDWORTH
14/06/2015
Nine Mile Reef QLD
O 10.433kg
G. HARTWIG QLD
10/05/1969
Fairfax Island QLD
J 0.700kg
L. GREINKE
23/09/2010
W -
-
-
-
O 1.420kg
A. BRIGGS QLD
29/02/1976
Thetford Reef QLD
Zebrasoma veliferum
Sailfin Tang
ALBULIDAE
Albula argentea
J
-
W O 7.000kg
C. WHALLEY QLD
Albula vulpes
J
-
W O
4.865kg
G. PICKERING WA
ANGUILLIDAE
Anguilla reinhardtii
J
Pacific Bonefish
31/08/2002
Bonefish
17/08/1989
Charity Reef QLD
Sandy Cape QLD
North West Cape WA
Longfinned Eel
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.550kg
M. McDADE QLD
9/08/1990
Tweed River NSW
ANTENNARIIDAE
Echinophryne mitchelli
J
-
Spinycoat Anglerfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.737kg
D. MORAN VIC
7/02/1965
Phillip Island VIC
APLODACTYLIDAE
Crinodus lophodon
J
-
Rock Cale
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.100kg
M. MURPHY NSW
15/12/1979
Terrigal NSW
Aplodactylus sp.
J
-
Western Sea Carp
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 4.564kg
P. SMITH WA
Unknown
Rottnest Island Wa
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
ARIDAE
Arius graeffei
J
Salmon Catfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.300kg
C. WHALLEY
29/06/2002
Bundaberg QLD
ARRIPIDAE
Arripis georgianus
J
-
Tommy Rough
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.830kg
T. MARLAND NSW
1/02/1990
Emu Bay Kangaroo Is. SA
Arripis trutta
J
-
Eastern Salmon
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 7.860kg
M. SEARL NSW
18/03/1995
Jervis Bay NSW
S. PAXMAN WA
27/03/1993
W -
-
-
-
O 6.100kg
S. PAXMAN WA
27/03/1993
Rottnest Island WA
Arripis truttaceus
J
6.100kg
Western Salmon
AULOPODIDAE
Aulopus purpurissatus
J
-
Rottnest Island WA
Sergeant Baker
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.523kg
R. ROSEMERGY N.Z.
1/03/1973
The Banks NSW
AULOSTOMIDAE
Aulostomus chinensis
J
-
Trumpetfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.502kg
J. Gillies NSW
Unknown
Unknown
O. SCHUBERT NSW
30/3/2003
W -
-
-
-
O 1.050kg
T. GORDON NSW
1/03/1981
Woolgoolga NSW
BALISTIDAE
Balistoides conspicillum
J
0.930kg
Big-spotted Triggerfish
Balistoides viridescens
J
-
Swansea NSW
Brown Triggerfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.250kg
R. MUIR WA
28/08/1977
Rottnest Island WA
Pseudobalistes flavomarginatus
Green Triggerfish
J
-
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.500kg
L. SQUIRE QLD
16/11/1975
No 10 Ribbon Reef QLD
Page 4
-
AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Pseudobalistes fuscus
J
Yellow-spotted Triggerfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.580kg
A. LANGE NSW
7/11/1965
Norah Head NSW
Sufflamen chrysopterus
J
-
Golden-finned Triggerfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.765kg
R. HATCH NSW
1/07/1967
Woolgoolga NSW
Sufflamen fraenatus
J
-
Bridled Triggerfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.794kg
D. STENHOUSE NSW
14/06/1970
Wooli NSW
BATRACHOIDIDAE
Batrachomius dubius
J
-
Estuary Frogfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.879kg
R. PEPPER NSW
17/9/67
Shellharbour NSW
BELONIDAE
Ablennes hians
J
-
Barred Longtom
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.070kg
B. STAGG WA
5/09/1964
Mauds Landing WA
Strongylura leiura
-
Slender Longtom
J W-
-
-
-
-
-
O 0.765kg
G. LANE NSW
15/05/1966
Newport Reef NSW
Tylosurus crocodilus
Crocodile Longtom
J W-
-
-
O 4.520kg
C. STRICKLAND WA
20/11/2010
Tylosurus gavialoides
J
-
Bernier Island WA
Stout Longtom
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.495kg
R. STEHBENS QLD
23/07/1966
Lady Musgrave Island QLD
BERYCIDAE
Centroberyx affinis
J
-
Nannygai
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.822kg
R. CUMMING NSW
12/02/1973
Wreck Bay NSW
Centroberyx gerrardi
J
-
Red Snapper
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 4.593kg
R. Muir WA
25/08/1973
Hamlin Bay WA
Page 5
-
AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Centroberyx lineatus
J
Swallowtail
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.890kg
A. WAYNE NSW
13/04/1991
Montague Island NSW
BOTHIDAE
Bothus mancus
J
-
Peacock Flounder
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.478kg
L. JAMNICKY
11/12/2009
Sykes Reef QLD
CAESIONIDAE
Caesio cuning
J
-
Red-bellied Fusilier
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.000kg
J. VAN BLANKEN
25/05/2008
Hutchinson Shoals QLD
CARANGIDAE
Alectes ciliaris
J
-
Pennant Fish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 16.140kg
T. McDONALD
3/07/2012
Sandy Cape Shoals QLD
Alectes indicus
J
-
Diamond Trevally
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 15.421kg
B. PAXMAN WA
22/07/1971
Murien Island WA
Alepes vari
J
-
Herring Scad
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.410kg
J. SHIELDS NZ
17/11/2015
Otter Reef QLD
Carangoides armatus
J
-
Long-finned Trevally
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.402kg
R. SUTTON NT
Unknown
Unknown
Carangoides chrysophrys
J
-
Long-nosed Trevally
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 5.080kg
B. WHALLEY QLD
8/11/2013
Burnett Heads QLD
M.SAUNDERS Jnr QLD
12/09/2002
W -
-
-
-
O 2.300kg
M. SAUNDERS QLD
12/08/2001
Frederick Reef QLD
M. SCUPIN QLD
29/12/1998
Wilson Island QLD
W 7.500kg
C. HARRINGTON QLD
1/11/2003
Otter Reef QLD
O 12.200kg
G. CRAWFORD NSW
16/09/1996
Marion Reef QLD
Carangoides ferdau
J
1.150kg
Large-tailed Trevally
Carangoides fulvoguttatus
J
1.720kg
-
Wreck Reef QLD
Gold-spotted Trevally
Page 6
AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Carangoides gymnostethus
J
Bludger Trevally
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 9.200kg
D. McALLISTER QLD
18/01/2010
Bundaberg Coast QLD
Carangoides laticaudis
J
-
Blue Trevally
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 5.896kg
B. PAXMAN WA
8/07/1972
Exmouth WA
Carangoides orthogrammus
J
-
-
Thicklip Trevally
-
-
-
W 3.800kg
C. JAMES WA
14/08/2011
Coral Bay WA
O 7.600kg
B. SHEEHY QLD
15/12/2008
Fraser Island QLD
Caranx bucculentus
J
Blue-spotted Trevally
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.510kg
J. WATSON NT
Unknown
Unknown
J.McDONALD QLD
20/09/2016
Bustard Head QLD
W 22.000kg
N. SPICER NSW
7/03/1999
Ningaloo Reef WA
O 63.200kg
D. HIGGINS
20/02/2004
Fido's Reef QLD
J 5.500kg
M. SAUNDERS Jnr. QLD
12/02/2002
W -
-
-
-
O 9.000kg
A. SMITH QLD
11/12/2005
Wreck Reef QLD
M. SAUNDERS Jnr. QLD
12/02/2002
W -
-
-
-
O 7.100kg
M. MONTES DE OCA
19/11/2010
Frederick Reef QLD
Caranx ignobilis
J
24.250kg
Giant Trevally
Caranx lugubris
Black Trevally
Caranx melampygus
J
3.500kg
Wreck Reef QLD
Bluefin Trevally
Caranx papuensis
J
-
Wreck Reef QLD
Papuan Trevally
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 8.000kg
G. PICKERING
30/05/2010
Dongara WA
Caranx plagiotaenia
J
-
Bar-cheeked Trevally
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.550kg
W. HALL QLD
3/02/1986
Miln Reef QLD
3.067kg
J. NEILSEN
2/12/2008
Marion Reef QLD
W 3.067kg
J. NEILSEN
2/12/2008
Marion Reef QLD
O 15.875kg
A. HUNTLEY QLD
8/10/1963
Wissmans Reef QLD
D. RUSSELL QLD
3/12/2012
Douglas Shoal QLD
W 4.030kg
C. HOLLIER QLD
8/07/2011
Bundaberg QLD
O 18.400kg
A. SPRENGER QLD
26/05/2006
Double Island Pt QLD
Caranx sexfasciatus
J
Big-eye Trevally
Gnathanodon speciosus
J
16.000kg
Golden Trevally
Pseudocaranx dentex
J
-
-
Silver Trevally
-
-
-
W 0.680kg
J. NEILSEN QLD
2/04/2008
Smiths Reef QLD
O 5.775kg
G. SEWELL NSW
12/06/1981
Jibbon Reef NSW
Page 7
AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Ulua mentalis
J
Cale-Cale Trevally
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 7.000kg
M. COOPER QLD
2/01/1998
Magnetic Island QLD
Uraspis secunda
J
-
White-tongued Trevally
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.880kg
G. HOWLETT NSW
19/03/1996
North Solitary Island QLD
Uraspis uraspis
J
-
-
Basset Hull's Trevally
-
-
-
W 0.600kg
N. SPICER NSW
2/07/1998
Long Reef FAD's NSW
O 3.629kg
N. PRICE NSW
4/12/1974
Woolgoolga NSW
Decapterus macarellus
J
Mackerel Scad
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.200kg
J. MUSKETT QLD
16/02/1997
Flat Rock QLD
Decapterus russeli
J
-
Russel's Mackerel Scad
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.070kg
R. TORELLI VIC
26/12/1991
The Banks NSW
Megalaspis cordyla
J
-
Finny Scad
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.365kg
G. HOWLETT QLD
5/11/1988
Salamander Reef QLD
Parastromateus niger
J
-
Black Pomfret
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.710kg
R.TRIPPE NT
11/09/2007
Darwin Harbour NT
Scomberoides commersonianus
J
-
-
Queenfish
-
-
-
W 8.865kg
C. HOLLIER
16/06/2014
Baffle Creek QLD
O 15.300kg
A. GATKOWSKI QLD
24/09/2011
Bowen QLD
Scomberoides lysan
J
Black-tipped Leatherskin
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.500kg
R. LOWDEN NSW
9/04/1985
Swains Reef QLD
M. SAUNDERS Jnr. QLD
26/12/1998
Broomfield Reef QLD
W 3.080kg
C. HOLLIER QLD
8/07/2011
Bundaberg QLD
O 8.425kg
S. MUNKELT WA
12/02/2013
Abrolhos Islands WA
Elegatis bipinnulata
J
1.940kg
Rainbow Runner
Seriola dumerili
J
-
-
Amberjack
-
-
-
W 0.650kg
J. NEILSEN QLD
28/03/2008
Palm Beach Reef
O 39.800kg
B. CHAN QLD
20/09/2012
Caloundra QLD
Page 8
AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Seriola hippos
J
-
Samson Fish
-
-
-
W 28.020kg
J. HATTINGH WA
20/08/2011
Bernier Island WA
O 43.357kg
C. TEEDE WA
11/04/1962
Cowaramup Bay WA
J. FAY QLD
15/11/1997
Cook Island NSW
W 26.000kg
A. MIDDLETON NSW
12/01/2000
Currarong NSW
O 43.000kg
S. BRABANT NSW
12/08/1985
Little Seal Rock NSW
M. SAUNDERS Jnr. QLD
1/02/2000
W -
-
-
-
O 21.100kg
T. McDONALD
18/01/2013
Barwon Banks QLD
A. JORGENSEN QLD
12/09/2009
W -
-
-
-
O 10.600kg
M. ROSSITER QLD
11/01/1987
Great Keppel Island QLD
Seriola lalandi
J
25.500kg
Yellowtail Kingfish
Seriola rivoliana
J
3.900kg
High-fin Amberjack
Trachinotus anak
J
7.400kg
Oyster Cracker
Trachinotus bailloni
J
North West Island QLD
Mackay QLD
Black-spotted Dart
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.700kg
A. TURVEY NSW
16/03/1986
North Solitary Island NSW
J 4.880kg
J. McKENZIE
16/11/2015
Trunk Reef QLD
W 4.550kg
C. JAMES WA
26/06/2012
Coral Bay WA
O 12.550kg
B.PAXMAN WA
28/06/2012
Coral Bay WA
Trachinotus blochii
Snubnose Dart
Trachinotus botla
J
-
-
Common Dart
-
-
-
W 2.200kg
C. JAMES WA
26/06/2012
Coral Bay WA
O 2.268kg
D. STENHOUSE WA
9/08/1971
North West Cape WA
Trachinotus coppingeri
J
-
W
-
O
0.550kg
D. LIMPUS QLD
CARCHARHINIDAE
Carcharhinus obscurus
J
-
W
-
O
102.730kg
P. KEMP NSW
Carcharhinus brachyurus
J
Big-spotted Dart
8/02/2015
Kingscliff Reef NSW
Black Whaler Shark
2/11/1965
Norah Head NSW
Bronze Whaler Shark
-
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O
D. BLACK SA
111.125kg
CENTROLOPHIDAE
Seriolella brama
J
Warehou
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 4.650kg
M. MARTIN NSW
26/04/1986
Bermagui NSW
Page 9
-
AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
CENTROPOMIDAE
Lates calcarifer
J
21.100kg
Barramundi
T. SHAILER
26/09/2013
Mackay QLD
W 10.500kg
E. EVERETT
9/04/1995
Green Cape
O 25.424kg
M. GREINKE QLD
28/07/1991
Yeppoon QLD
Psammoperca waigiensis
Sand Bass
J -
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.850kg
R. MUIR WA
13/04/1982
Rottnest Island WA
CHAETODONTIDAE
Chaetodon lineatus
J
New-moon Coral Fish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
O 1.021kg
J. SUE WA
Heniochus acuminatus
J
-
Dirk Hartog Island WA
Pennant Coral Fish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.650kg
J. LESLIE NSW
1/05/1981
Woolgoolga NSW
CHANIDAE
Chanos chanos
J
-
Milkfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 14.200kg
K.RUSHWORTH WA
28/07/2016
Shark Bay WA
CHEILODACTLIDAE
Cheilodactylus douglasii
J
-
Blue Morwong
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 5.050kg
A. ERIKSSON NSW
2/11/1999
Ulladulla NSW
Cheilodactylus ephippium
J
-
Painted Morwong
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.830kg
M. BROWN NSW
26/04/1992
Montague Island NSW
Cheilodactylus fuscus
J
-
Red Morwong
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.880kg
A. ELIAS NSW
3/07/1982
Norah Head NSW
Cheilodactylus gibbosus
J
-
Crested Morwong
-
-
-
W -
-
-
O 1.247kg
J. ALCHIN WA
Stragglers Reef WA
Page 10
AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Cheilodactylus macropterus
J
Jackass Morwong
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.162kg
R. PULFORD SA
2/12/1967
Carpenters Rocks SA
Cheilodactylus nigripes
J
-
Magpie Perch
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.041kg
D. MAYFIELD SA
28/12/1963
Coffin Bay SA
Cheilodactylus rubrolabiatus
J
-
Red-lipped Morwong
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.608kg
F. BREUSTEDT WA
26/12/1957
Stragglers Reef WA
Cheilodactylus spectabilis
J
-
-
Brown-banded Morwong
-
-
-
W 2.160kg
C. HOLLIER QLD
19/02/2012
Wilsons Promontory VIC
O 4.309kg
D. ROWLINGS NSW
1964
Wattamolla NSW
M. SAUNDERS Jnr. QLD
29/12/1998
W -
-
-
-
O 0.794kg
W. GAILEY NSW
4/09/1971
South West Rocks NSW
Cheilodactylus vestitus
J
0.520kg
Magpie Morwong
Dactylophora nigricans
J
North West Island QLD
Dusky Morwong
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 13.607kg
A. BOWRA WA
27/01/1964
Parrys Inlet WA
Nemadactylus valenciennesi
J
-
Queen Snapper
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 11.500kg
B. PAXMAN WA
29/09/1990
Rottnest Island WA
CHIRONEMIDAE
Chironemus marmoratus
J
-
Kelp Fish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.077kg
K. STEVENSON NSW
5/07/1967
Bass Point NSW
Threpterius maculosus
J
-
Silver Spot
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.389kg
M. THIELE VIC
Unknown
Unknown
CICHLIDAE
Oreochromis mossambicus
J
-
Tilapia
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.020kg
D.LIMPUS QLD
6/11/2016
Cabbage Tree Creek QLD
CLINIDAE
Cristiceps australis
J
-
Crested Weedfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.680kg
R. GAY VIC
Unknown
Unknown
Page 11
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Heteroclinus perspicillatus
J
Common Weedfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.549kg
G. HARPER VIC
Unknown
Unknown
Petraites johnstoni
J
-
Broad-headed Weedfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.850kg
K. FINDLAY SA
17/03/1971
Carpenters Rocks SA
CONGRIDAE
Conger verreauxi
J
-
Southern Conger Eel
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
R. RUSS VIC
Unknown
Port Arlington VIC
O
19.050kg
CORYPHAENIDAE
Coryphaena hippurus
J
-
-
Mahi Mahi (Dolphin Fish)
-
-
-
W 9.000kg
N. SPICER NSW
22/12/1998
Long Reef FAD's NSW
O 21.900kg
B. VERCO NSW
4/06/2007
Pt Macquarie NSW
DINOLESTIDAE
Dinolestes lewini
J
Long-finned Pike
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.375kg
M. MARTIN NSW
21/04/1985
Ulladulla NSW
ECHENEIDAE
Echeneis naucrates
-
Slender Suckerfish
J -
-
-
-
W O 2.600kg
R. LOWDEN NSW
15/09/1985
Swains Reefs QLD
Remora remora
J
Short Suckerfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.474kg
T. COLLINS NSW
9/07/1965
North West Island QLD
ELOPIDAE
Elops hawaiensis
J
-
-
Giant Herring
-
-
-
W 6.220kg
J. HATTINGH
11/05/2012
Red Bluff WA
O
A.LEYSHON QLD
3/09/2007
Slade Island QLD
6.750kg
ENOPLOSIDAE
Enoplosus armatus
J
Old Wife
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.794kg
K. QUICK NSW
1/06/1969
Bermagui NSW
EPHIPPIDAE
Drepane punctata
J
-
Sickle Fish
-
W O 1.758kg
G. LOWE QLD
26/07/1969
Page 12
Four Mile Reef QLD
AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Platax batavianus
Hump-headed Batfish
J 5.400kg
L. GREINKE QLD
12/12/2009
Myall Island QLD
W 5.520kg
J. HATTINGH
19/08/2011
Blowholes WA
O 8.250kg
S. BALDWIN QLD
27/10/1986
Cape Cleveland QLD
Platax orbicularis
J
Black-tip Batfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 4.750kg
M. STOECKEL QLD
18/04/1981
Thetford Reef QLD
Platax Pinnatus
J
-
Long-snout Batfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.900kg
M. McDADE QLD
1/07/2002
Broomfield Reef QLD
J 10.280kg
L.GREINKE QLD
30/09/2009
Yeppoon QLD
W 5.884kg
E. PICKSTONE QLD
27/07/2015
Cochrane Artificial Reef QLD
O 10.280kg
L.GREINKE QLD
30/09/2009
Yeppoon QLD
M. SAUNDERS Jnr QLD
7/02/2002
W -
-
-
-
O 3.100kg
W. KERSEY QLD
23/08/1984
South Over Falls QLD
Platax teira
Long-finned Batfish
Zabidius novaemaculatus
J
1.100kg
Short-finned Batfish
EXOCOETIDAE
Cheilopogon pinnatibarbatus
J
-
Middle Creek QLD
Larger Flying Fish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.567kg
J. TREW NSW
23/11/1969
Malabar NSW
M. SAUNDERS Jnr.
30/12/1999
W -
-
-
-
O 2.772kg
G. HARTWIG QLD
2/11/1968
Fairfax Island QLD
FISTULARIIDAE
Fistularia commersonii
J
1.200kg
Smooth Flutemouth
Fistularia petimba
J
-
Broomfield Reef QLD
Red Flutemouth
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.325kg
J. COULTER NSW
13/04/1986
Long Bay NSW
GEMPYLIDAE
Thyrsites atun
J
-
Barracouta
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.844kg
B. McKENNA VIC
Unknown
Unknown
GIRELLIDAE
Girella cyanea
J
-
Bluefish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 4.546kg
J. GILLIES NSW
1956
Lord Howe Island NSW
Page 13
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Girella elevata
J
Rock Blackfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 7.031kg
W. SNOWDON NSW
1964
Frazer Park NSW
Girella hybrid sp.
J
-
Banded Rock Blackfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.212kg
S.ILES
1971
Eden NSW
Girella tricuspidata
J
-
Luderick
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.863kg
J. GILLIES NSW
20/11/1971
North Head NSW
Girella zebra
J
-
-
Zebra Fish
-
-
-
W 1.210kg
C. HOLLIER VIC
10/03/2013
Crofts Bay VIC
O 3.572kg
B. RAISON NSW
8/07/1966
Jibbon Reef NSW
Girella tephraeops
J
-
Western Rock Blackfish
-
-
-
W 3.760kg
J. HALLINGH
13/08/2011
Seabird WA
O 5.216kg
B. PAXMAN WA
29/04/1972
Quinns Rock WA
GLAUCOSOMIDAE
Glaucosoma hebraicum
J
West Australian Dhufish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 24.039kg
R. MUIR WA
29/04/1973
Rottnest Island WA
Glaucosoma scapulare
J
-
-
Pearl Perch
-
-
-
W 2.280kg
A. DJURASEVICH QLD
3/08/2009
Moreton QLD
O 4.735kg
J. SAKKER
13/05/2007
Bundagen NSW
GNATHANACANTHIDAE
Gnathanacanthus goetzeei
J
Red Velvet Fish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.659kg
C. JONES TAS
21/10/1972
Camdale TAS
GRAMMISTIDAE
Diploprion bifasciatum
J
-
Yellow Emperor
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.482kg
V. LEY NSW
25/12/1965
Gneering Shoals QLD
J. BAKER
8/08/2009
Bustard Heads QLD
W 4.900kg
J. BUDWORTH
15/05/2016
Fidos Reef QLD
O 11.113kg
B. CROPP QLD
Unknown
Unknown
HAEMULIDAE
Diagramma pictum
J
7.200kg
-
Painted Sweetlips
Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides
Harlequin Sweetlips
J
M. SAUNDERS Jnr. QLD
30/12/1999
W -
-
-
-
O 6.000kg
R. INKPEN QLD
7/08/1981
North West Island QLD
5.340kg
Page 14
Broomfield Reef QLD
AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Plectorhinchus chrysotaenia
J
Golden-lined Sweetlips
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.188kg
B. WHALLEY QLD
2/06/2014
Britomart Reef QLD
Plectorhinchus flavomaculatus
J
-
-
Gold-spotted Sweetlips
-
-
-
W 2.300kg
K. SAUNDERS QLD
1/01/2003
Broom QLD
O 4.100kg
G. GEORGE NSW
25/09/1994
Woolgoolga NSW
- 10.170kg
C.GREINKE
4/08/2007
Yeppoon Coast QLD
W - 10.170kg
C.GREINKE
4/08/2007
Yeppoon Coast QLD
O 11.339kg
G. HARTWIG QLD
9/03/1967
Bustard Head QLD
Plectorhinchus gibbosus
J
Brown Sweetlips
Plectorhinchus lineatus
J
Straight-banded Sweetlips
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.113kg
G. LOWE QLD
12/01/1973
Lewellyn Reef QLD
Plectorhinchus multivittatus
J
-
Maori Sweetlips
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.650kg
R. BARNES QLD
8/11/1984
Roundtop Island QLD
Plectorhinchus obscurum
J
-
Hawaiian Sweetlips
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 18.143kg
R. HART QLD
15/05/1971
Agincourt Reef QLD
Plectorhinchus picus
J
-
-
Multi-spotted Sweetlips
-
-
-
W 2.253kg
C. HOLLIER QLD
31/07/2010
Fitzroy Reef QLD
O 4.100kg
T. NIELSEN QLD
30/06/1997
Fredrick Reef QLD
Plectorhinchus polytaenia
J
Ribboned Sweetlips
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.531kg
R. MUIR WA
25/08/1972
Exmouth WA
Plectorhinchus reticulatus
J
-
Gold-lined Sweetlips
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.410kg
B. RAISON NSW
27/12/1965
Gneering Shoals QLD
Plectorhinchus schotaf
J
-
-
Sombre Sweetlips
-
-
-
W 4.300kg
C. JAMES WA
19/08/2011
Coral Bay WA
O 12.020kg
T. LUCAS WA
19/06/1965
North West Cape WA
Pomadasys argenteus
J
Small Spotted Javelin Fish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.417kg
T.NAUGHTON
19/11/1969
Maroochydore
J 2.700kg
D. McALLISTER
5/10/2009
W -
-
-
-
O 3.590kg
B. GAMLIN
4/08/2012
Baffle Creek QLD
Pomadasys kaakan
-
Barred Javelin Fish
Page 15
Kolan River QLD
AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
HOLOCENTRIDAE
Sargocentrum spiniferum
J
Scarletfin Squirrelfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.650kg
M. SAUNDERS QLD
27/11/1999
Wreck Reef QLD
ISTIOPHORIDAE
Istiophorus platypterus
J
-
Sailfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 63.200kg
G. SMITHERS
20/4/2002
South Solitary Island NSW
Makaira indica
J
-
Black Marlin
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 190.600kg
J. JAFFERS QLD
24/04/2015
Nine Mile Reef QLD
Makaira nigricans
J
-
Blue Marlin
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 85.050kg
B. VERCOE
23/02/2012
Coffs Harbour NSW
R. SPRINGALL
20/12/2000
Marten Seamount
W 30.300kg
R. POTTER WA
18/11/2014
Exmouth WA
O 76.000kg
M. SEARL
19/03/1998
Port Stephens NSW
Tetrapturus audax
J
75.200kg
Striped Marlin
KYPHOSIDAE
Kyphosus cinerascens
J
-
Topsail Drummer
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.350kg
G. HUNT QLD
6/12/1993
Flinders Reef QLD
Kyphosus sydneyanus
J
-
Eastern Silver Drummer
-
-
-
-
W 8.300kg
N. SPICER NSW
18/04/1998
Bolton Point NSW
O 14.400kg
J. MERLO NSW
30/09/1979
Boat Harbour NSW
Kpyhosus vaigiensis
J
Low-finned Drummer
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.923kg
M. GREINKE QLD
12/12/1979
Broomfield Reef QLD
LABRIDAE
Achoerodus gouldii
J
-
Blue Groper
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 39.461kg
D. HOPKINS WA
Unknown
Masibs Bay WA
Note: The above specie is now protected by the AUF
Anampses caeruleopunctatus
J
Spotted Chiseltooth Wrasse
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.800kg
B. PAXMAN WA
14/02/1975
Escape Island WA
Anampses elegans
J
-
Elegant Wrasse
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.737kg
L. GREZL NSW
19/09/1971
Broughton Island NSW
Note: The above specie is now protected in NSW
Page 16
-
AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Anampses geographicus
J
Scribbled Chiseltooth Wrasse
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O
G. DROMEY WA
11/08/1972
Rottnest Island WA
Bodianus bilunulatus
J
-
Saddleback Pigfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.300kg
G. PICKERING WA
25/06/1990
Red Bluff WA
O 1.327kg equal record
K.RUSHWORTH WA
10/01/2017
Abrolhos Islands WA
Bodianus frenchii
J
-
Western Foxfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.871kg
R. HARDIE WA
26/10/1957
Unknown
Bodianus loxozonus
J
-
Black-saddled Wrasse
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.200kg
G.PESUT
21/11/2005
Douglas Shoal
Bodianus perditio
J
-
-
Golden-spot Pigfish
-
-
-
W 2.950kg
A. DJURASEVICH
17/05/2009
Fido Reef QLD
O 5.435
R. ALDERSON QLD
3/10/2014
Tweed Heads NSW
Bodianus vulpinus
J
Black-spot Pigfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.276kg
M. EINERMAN QLD
15/04/1979
Miall Island QLD
Cheilinus fasciatus
J
-
Scarlet-breasted Maori Wrasse
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.766kg
P. ELLIOT QLD
27/10/1974
Broadhurst Reef QLD
0.640kg
K. SAUNDERS
26/12/2002
North West Island QLD
W 0.640kg
K. SAUNDERS
26/12/2002
North West Island QLD
O 0.750kg
B. TUCK QLD
1/11/1986
North West Island QLD
Cheilinus trilobatus
J
Triple-tail Maori Wrasse
Cheilinus undulatus
J
-
Hump-headed Maori Wrasse
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 75.000kg
R. McCOMB NSW
16/11/1997
Cato Reef QLD
Cheilio inermis
J
-
Cigar Wrasse
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.500kg
P. RIORDEN NSW
19/04/1992
Broughton Island NSW
Choerodon albigena
J
-
Blue Tuskfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.655kg
A. LOUMEAU QLD
3/09/2008
Sykes Reef QLD
Page 17
-
AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Choerodon anchorago
J
Orange-dotted Tuskfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.800kg
L. SQUIRE QLD
15/03/1976
Sudbury Reef QLD
0.650kg
L. GREINKE QLD
4/07/2010
Ross's Reef QLD
W 0.552kg
C. HOLLIER QLD
4/07/2010
Bundaberg Coast QLD
O 1.565kg
M. GREINKE QLD
20/06/1993
North Keppel Island QLD
Choerodon cephalotes
J
Purple Tuskfish
Choerodon graphicus
J
-
Barred Tuskfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.980kg
M. INNOCEND
11/08/2010
Brays Rock QLD
Choerodon rubescens
J
-
-
Baldchin Tuskfish
-
-
-
W 5.700kg
J. SERCOMBE WA
13/07/2014
Geraldton WA
O 9.100kg
G. PICKERING WA
6/11/1999
Stragglers WA
Choerodon schoenleinii
J
-
Black-spot tuskfish
-
-
-
W 14.100kg
P.PRESCOTT
7/01/1978
Palm Beach Reef
O 17.045kg
A. SPRENGER
13/05/2010
Point Lookout QLD
Choerodon venustus
J
-
Venus Tuskfish
-
-
-
W 1.250kg
K. SAUNDERS
22/12/2005
Nt West Island QLD
O 5.700kg
M.FEATHERSTONE
18/04/2007
Woolgoolga NSW
Coris auricularis
J
Western King Wrasse
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.850kg
R. MUIR WA
3/08/1975
Rottnest Island WA
Coris aygula
J
-
-
Red-throated Wrasse
-
-
-
W 0.950kg
C. HOLLIER VIC
30/05/2015
Boult Reef QLD
O 6.804kg
J. GREY WA
15/04/1964
Abrolhos Islands WA
Coirs cyanea
J
Black Wrasse
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 4.880kg
D. NORMAN QLD
23/11/1974
Fitzroy Reef QLD
Coris sandageri
J
-
King Wrasse
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.871kg
R. MONTCALM NSW
Unknown
Unknown
J 0.769
D. RUSSELL
24/09/2011
W -
-
-
-
O 3.969kg
J. GREY WA
15/04/1964
Abrolhos Islands WA
Epibulis insidiator
Slingjaw Wrasse
Hemigymnus fasciatus
J
-
Whitsundays QLD
Five-barred Thicklip
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.625kg
G. WHITE QLD
18/03/1979
Flinders Reef QLD
Page 18
-
AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Hemigymnus melapterus
J
-
Black-eyed Thicklip
-
-
-
W .750kg
K. LICASTRO
6/01/1996
Nt West Island
O 2.000kg
B. WHALLEY QLD
14/11/2015
Herald Patches QLD
Hologymnosus annulatus
J
Crescent Wrasse
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.645kg
B. GAMLIN QLD
21/07/2013
Lady Musgrave Island
Notolabrus fucicola
J
-
Purple Wrasse
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.190kg
D. DAVIES NSW
1/07/1979
Grindstone Bay TAS
Notolabrus gymnogenis
J
-
Crimson-banded Wrasse
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.814kg
R. MONTCALM NSW
1963
Kialoa NSW
Notolabrus inscriptus
J
-
Scribbled Wrasse
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.650kg
D. BALSOM NSW
26/02/1978
Boat Harbour NSW
Notolabrus punctulatus
J
-
Blue-spotted Wrasse
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.814kg
H. HENDRIKS SA
18/11/1972
Gulls Rock SA
Notolabrus tetricus
J
-
Blue-throated Wrasse
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.300kg
A. PERNA VIC
25/11/1983
Queenscliff VIC
Opthalmolepis lineolatus
J
-
Maori Wrasse
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.879kg
D. BARNFATHER VIC
15/06/1969
Eden NSW
Pictilabrus laticlavis
J
-
Senator Fish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.625kg
P. LAST TAS
13/04/1974
Bicheno TAS
Pseudolabrus psittaculus
J
-
Rosy Wrasse
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.660kg
W. SEDDON VIC
1/03/1979
Bicheno TAS
Thalassoma purpureum
J
-
Red & Green Wrasse
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.360kg
K. LUTZ QLD
13/06/1995
Southport Seaway QLD
Page 19
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Xyrichtys pavo
J
One Spot Razorfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.750kg
M. SAUNDERS
4/09/2007
Chavelle Reef QLD
LABROCOGLOSSIDAE
Bathystethus cultratus
J
-
Knife Fish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.575kg
B. WESTNIDGE NSW
30/03/1975
Seal Rocks NSW
LATRIDAE
Latris lineata
J
-
Striped Trumpeter
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.041kg
T. WILSON VIC
Unknown
Queenscliff VIC
Latridopsis forsteri
J
-
Silver Trumpeter
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 4.252kg
R. BALDWIN NSW
19/09/1972
Broughton Island NSW
LETHRINIDAE
Gnathodentex aurolineatus
J
-
Gold-lined Sea Bream
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.454kg
M. BROWN NSW
27/12/1969
North Solitary Island NSW
Gymnocranium audleyi
J
-
Collared Large-eye Sea Bream
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.500kg
B. TUCK QLD
1/11/1986
North West Island QLD
M. SAUNDERS Jnr. QLD
12/01/2002
W -
-
-
-
O 4.240kg
B. SHEEHY QLD
13/07/2008
Moreton Island
Gymnocranium euanus
J
1.150kg
Small-eyed Paddle-tail Sea Bream
Gymnocranium grandoculis
J
-
Saumarez Reef QLD
Blue-lined Large-eye Sea Bream
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 6.500kg
R. LOWDEN NSW
9/12/1986
Elizabeth Reef QLD
Gymnocranium microdon
J
-
Blue-spotted Large-eye Sea Bream
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.960kg
P. ROSO NSW
12/10/2002
Mellish Reef QLD
Gymnocranium satoi
J
-
-
Big Eye Paddle-tail Sea Bream
-
-
-
W 1.180kg
N. WATT
28/11/2015
Needle Reef QLD
O 1.490kg
K. PICARD QLD
17/05/1998
Keeper Reef QLD
Page 20
AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Lethrinus erythracanthus
Yellow-spotted Emperor
J 8.800kg
S. EVANS QLD
4/11/2006
John Brewer Reef
W 5.600kg
J. SERCOMBE WA
19/12/2014
Ribbons Reef QLD
O 9.100kg
R. LOWDEN NSW
25/06/1989
Mellish Reef QLD
Lethrinus harak
J
Black-spot Emperor
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.750kg
R. HIGGS WA
1/10/1995
Broadhurst Reef QLd
Lethrinus laticaudis
J
-
Grass Emperor
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 6.100kg
B. WHALLEY
22/05/2009
Evans Rock QLD
Lethrinus miniatus
J
-
-
Redthroat Emperor
-
-
-
W 2.463kg
C. HOLLIER QLD
14/07/2012
Fitzroy Reef QLD
O 4.750kg
A. SPRENGER
7/06/2007
Sykes Reef QLD
M. SAUNDERS Jnr. QLD
31/12/1999
North West Island QLD
W 4.980kg
J. SERCOMBE
17/03/2015
Abrolhos Islands WA
O 8.900kg
A. MACNEILL WA
10/03/1996
Abrolhos Islands WA
Lethrinus nebulosus
J
3.640kg
Spangled Emperor
Lethrinus obsoletus
J
Orange-lined Emperor
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.350kg
M. McDADE
1/04/2013
22-101 Reef QLD
Lethrinus olivaceus
J
-
Long-nosed Emperor
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 10.350kg
D. McALLISTER
28/12/2014
Heralds Patch QLD
Lethrinus rubrioperculatus
J
-
Spotcheek Emperor
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.500kg
G. PICKERING WA
16/05/2010
Dongara WA
J 6.000kg
J. HONG
2/12/2010
W -
-
-
-
O 6.000kg
J. HONG
2/12/2010
Credlin Reef
J. NEILSEN
2/12/2008
Marion Reef QLD
W 3.320kg
N.WATT QLD
10/10/2016
Croton Reef QLD
O 4.550kg
A. BETTS QLD
17/04/1995
Keeper Reef QLD
Lethrinus xanthochilus
Yellowlip Emperor
Monotaxis grandoculis
J
2.530kg
-
Credlin Reef
Humpnose Big-eye Sea Bream
Page 21
AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
LOBOTIDAE
Lobotes surinamensis
J
Tripletail
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 11.400kg
G. HILL QLD
27/12/1980
Wonga Beach QLD
LOPHOTIDAE
Lophotus lacepedei
J
-
W O 0.680kg
I. WOODS WA
LUTJANIDAE
Aphareus furcatus
J
Crested Bandfish
29/08/1965
-
Cheynes Beach WA
Blue Small-toothed Jobfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.900kg
M. McDADE QLD
7/04/1997
Saumarez Reef QLD
Aphareus rutilans
J
-
Rusty Small-toothed Jobfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 6.460kg
A. DOIG QLD
20/09/2013
Farraday Shoals QLD
M. SAUNDERS Jnr. QLD
12/06/2002
Kenn Reef QLD
W 9.000kg
N. SPICER NSW
7/10/1999
Ningaloo WA
O 14.400kg
A. BOOMER NSW
17/11/1996
Wreck Reef QLD
Aprion virescens
J
6.300kg
Green Jobfish
Lutjanus adetii
J
-
-
Red Hussar
-
-
-
W 0.650kg
K. LICASTRO QLD
1/07/1996
North West Island QLD
O 1.345kg
D. LIMPUS QLD
2/01/2016
North West Island QLD
M. SAUNDERS Jnr. QLD
30/12/1999
North West Island QLD
W 8.905kg
A. DJURASEVICH
2/08/2009
Lady Musgrove Island QLD
O 16.240kg
C.WHALLEY
23/11/2007
Bundaberg QLD
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
J
3.400kg
Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus bohar
J
Red Bass
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 13.268kg
B. PAXMAN WA
29/06/1972
Cabbadaman Passage WA
0.770kg
J. NEILSEN
30/11/2008
Bigatty Reef QLD
W 0.770kg
J. NEILSEN
30/11/2008
Bigatty Reef QLD
O 2.240kg
A. SPRENGER
28/04/2010
Coffee Rock QLD
Lutjanus carponotatus
J
Stripey Sea Perch
Lutjanus erythropterus
J
-
Saddle-tailed Sea Perch
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 6.780kg
A.SPRENGER
2/12/2006
Rock Cod Shoal
Page 22
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Lutjanus fulviflamma
J
Black-spot Sea Perch
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.063kg
B. PAXMAN WA
8/07/1972
Exmouth WA
Lutjanus fulvus
J
-
-
Dark-tailed Sea Perch
-
-
-
W 1.250kg
C. JAMES WA
19/08/2011
Coral Bay WA
O 1.250kg
C. JAMES WA
19/08/2011
Coral Bay WA
Lutjanus gibbus
J
Paddle-tail Sea Perch
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.000kg
D. NORMAN QLD
14/11/1984
Pandora Cay QLD
Lutjanus johnii
J
-
-
Spotted-scale Sea Perch
-
-
-
W 12.000kg
E. EVERETT QLD
7/08/1984
Green Island QLD
O 12.000kg
E. EVERETT QLD
7/08/1984
Green Island QLD
M. DORFSTATTER VIC
21/11/2015
W -
-
-
-
O 3.880kg
I. BROWN QLD
25/09/1999
Lamont Reef QLD
Lutjanus lemniscatus
J
2.650kg
Orange-spotted Sea Perch
Lutjanus malabaricus
J
-
Bramble Reef QLD
Scarlet Sea Perch
-
-
-
W 5.720kg
N. WATT
6/02/2016
Bowling Green Bay QLD
O 13.585kg
T. McDONALD
27/09/2016
Rock Cod Shoal QLD
Lutjanus monostigma
J
One Spot Sea Perch
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.420kg
A. HANSEN
3/05/2008
Bolt Reef QLD
M. SAUNDERS Jnr. QLD
2/12/2002
W -
-
-
-
O 17.250kg
D.LEWINGTON
28/11/2016
Exmouth WA
Lutjanus rivulatus
J
10.000kg
Maori Sea Perch
Lutjanus russelli
J
-
Wreck Reef QLD
Moses Perch
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.560kg
B. SHEEHY
23/08/2008
Kingscliffe
O 2.580kg (Tied record)
A. SPRENGER
6/01/2006
9 Mile Reef
M. SAUNDERS Jnr. QLD
31/12/1999
North West Island QLD
W 7.880kg
N. WATT QLD
3/08/2013
Otter Reef QLD
O 17.760kg
A. BATEMAN
29/03/2016
Fraser Island QLD
Lutjanus sebae
J
7.800kg
Red Emperor
Lutjanus vitta
J
-
Yellow Hussar
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.753kg
B. WHALLEY QLD
27/11/2009
Bundaberg
Macolor macularis
J
-
Black and Gold Sea Perch
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 4.000kg
S.TRIPPE
23/11/1996
Cato Reef Coral Sea QLD
Page 23
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Macolor niger
J
Black and White Sea Perch
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 5.500kg
R. WHALLEY QLD
24/10/2001
Sandy Cape Shoals QLD
Paracaesio xanthura
J
-
-
Southern Fusilier
-
-
-
W 0.730kg
J.BUDWORTH QLD
19/11/2016
Hutchinson Shoal QLD
O 1.372kg
D. BIRCH NSW
2/08/1996
Black Rock NSW
Symphorichthys spilurus
J
Blue-lined Sea Bream
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 8.300kg
M. SAUNDERS QLD
29/10/2015
Otter Reef QLD
Symphorus nematophorus
J
-
-
Chinaman Fish
-
-
-
W 12.800kg
J. HATTINGH WA
22/08/2011
Gnarloo WA
O 17.220kg
R. McCOMB NSW
5/01/1997
Fitzroy Reef QLD
MALACANTHIDAE
Malacanthus latovittatus
J
Blue Blanquillo
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.000kg
J. ELLROTT QLD
23/10/2013
Eton Reef QLD
MEGALOPIDAE
Megalops cyprinoides
J
-
Oxeye Herring
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.000kg
S. MORRISON QLD
9/09/2000
Grass Tree Beach
M. SAUNDERS Jnr QLD
7/07/2002
W -
-
-
-
O 3.200kg
D. BOULDEN NSW
1/03/1977
South Solitary Island NSW
MONACANTHIDAE
Alutera monoceros
J
1.000kg
Unicorn Leatherjacket
Alutera scripta
J
-
-
Hoffmans Rocks QLD
Scribbled Leatherjacket
-
-
-
W 1.500kg
N. SPICER NSW
7/11/1999
Ningaloo WA
O 4.350kg
T. FITZGIBBINS NSW
23/06/1990
Flat Rock QLD
Bigener brownii
J
Spiny-tailed Leatherjacket
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.588kg
M. DUTSCHE SA
Unknown
Unknown
Cantherhines dumerili
J
-
Brown Leatherjacket
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.900kg
M. McDADE QLD
1/04/2003
North West Island QLD
Eubalichthys bucephalus
J
-
Black Reef Leatherjacket
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.665kg
R. SCHMIDT NSW
15/01/1996
Black Rock Geroa NSW
Page 24
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Eubalichthys gunnii
J
Velvet Leatherjacket
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.420kg
M. NICHOLS TAS
1/03/1979
Bicheno TAS
Eubalichthys mosaicus
J
-
Deep-bodied Leatherjacket
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.400kg
K. WALKER NSW
25/12/1976
Culburra NSW
Meuschenia australis
J
-
Brown-striped Leatherjacket
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.810kg
T. McCORQUODALE TAS
1/03/1979
Bicheno TAS
Meuschenia flavolineata
J
-
Yellow-striped Leatherjacket
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.625kg
D. SCHOLEFIELD SA
17/12/2008
Cape Coutts SA
Meuschenia freycineti
J
-
Six-spined Leatherjacket
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.608kg
P. ANDREWS VIC
21/12/1968
Myponga SA
Meuschenia galii
J
-
Blue-lined Leatherjacket
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.536kg
D. SCHOLEFIELD
9/01/2008
Rottnest Island WA
Meuschenia hippocrepis
J
-
Horseshoe Leatherjacket
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.050kg
R. MUIR WA
12/09/1975
Five Fathom Banks WA
Meuschenia trachylepis
J
-
Yellow-finned Leatherjacket
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.075kg
S. McARTHUR NSW
10/07/1979
Gerringong NSW
Monacanthus chinensis
J
-
Fan-bellied Leatherjacket
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.870kg
R. SCHMIDT NSW
23/07/1996
Port Kembla NSW
Nelusetta ayraudi
J
-
Chinaman Leatherjacket
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.570kg
E. THIRKELL NSW
4/06/1980
Seal Rocks NSW
Penicipelta vittiger
J
-
Toothbrush Leatherjacket
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.500kg
G. LUCAS TAS
1/07/1979
Grindstone Bay TAS
Pseudomonacanthus peroni
J
-
Spotted Leatherjacket
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.725kg
G. SMITH NSW
13/11/1994
Flinders Reef QLD
Page 25
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Scobinichthys granulatus
J
Rough Leatherjacket
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.130kg
J. HANNAN NSW
26/12/2006
Kurnell NSW
MORIDAE
Lotella rhacina
J
-
Ling
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.495kg
P. WARDLE SA
5/08/1966
Fishery Bay SA
Pseudophycis bachus
J
-
Red Cod
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.701kg
G. PEARL VIC
Unknown
Unknown
Pseudophycis barbata
J
-
Bearded Cod
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 5.897kg
G. PARKER TAS
Unknown
Unknown
MUGILIDAE
Crenimugil crenilabis
J
-
Fringe-lipped Mullet
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.870kg
C. WHALLEY
13/11/2009
Boult Reef QLD
Liza argentea
J
-
Flat-tail Mullet
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.737kg
H. HENDRIKS SA
27/01/1966
Outer Harbour SA
L.
J
vaigiensis
-
Diamond-scale Mullet
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.784kg
B. CHAN QLD
8/01/2013
Mooloolaba QLD
2.010kg
K. SAUNDERS
27/12/2004
Nt West Island , Capricorns
W 2.010kg
K. SAUNDERS
27/12/2004
Nt West Island , Capricorns
O 3.430kg
J. GILLIES NSW
7/05/1964
South West Rocks NSW
Mugil cephalus
J
Sea Mullet
Myxus elongatus
J
-
Sand Mullet
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.980kg
B. WEBER SA
26/04/1976
Wool Bay SA
MULLIDAE
Mulloides vanicolensis
J
-
Yellowfin Goatfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.700kg
J. LESLIE NSW
1/05/1981
Woolgoolga NSW
Mulloidichthys pflugeri
J
-
Orange Goatfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.650kg
M. McDADE QLD
30/06/1997
Fredrick Reef QLD
Page 26
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Parupeneus barberinus
J
Dash and Dot Goatfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 4.800kg
G. HUNT QLD
10/02/1992
Kenn Reef QLD
Parupeneus bifasciatus
J
-
Three-barred Goatfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.650kg
R. HARRISON
21/09/1975
Sudbury Reef QLD
Parupeneus ciliatus
J
Cardinal Goatfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
O 1.400kg
M. McDADE QLD
Parupeneus cyclostomus
J
-
21/09/1993 Boult Reef QLD
Gold-saddled Goatfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.050kg
G. HARRIS NSW
8/03/1987
Kenn Reef QLD
Parupeneus indicus
J
-
Yellow-spot Goatfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.885kg
K. SMALL QLD
23/01/1972
Musgrave Island QLD
Parupeneus janseni
J
-
Rosy Goatfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.250kg
G. HARRIS NSW
31/07/1987
Wreck Reef QLd
Parupeneus spilurus
J
-
Black-spot Goatfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.075kg
D.SMITH
28/08/2004
Magic Point Maroubra
Red Mullet, Blue Spotted Goatfish
Upeneichthys vlamingii
J
-
-
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.474kg
R. SMESCHKAL WA
Woodwards Eel
-
-
MURAENIDAE
Gymnothorax woodwardi
J
-
W O 1.332kg
J. GREY WA
NEMIPTERIDAE
Scolopsis taeniopterus
J
28/01/1961
Minden Reef WA
Bar-faced Spinecheek
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.709kg
R. SMITH NSW
1/02/1966
Maroochydore QLD
ODACIDAE
Odax acroptilus
J
-
Rainbow Cale
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.454kg
A . PAGE VIC
Unknown
Unknown
Page 27
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Odax cyanomelas
J
Herring Cale
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.025kg
G. JONES NSW
4/01/1984
Merries Reef NSW
Neoodax semifasciata
J
-
Rainbowfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.482kg
B. ANDREWARTHA VIC
Unknown
Unknown
OPHIIDAE
Genypterus blacodes
J
-
Pink Ling
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.850kg
R. VANZINO NSW
24/04/1994
Glasshouse Rocks, NSW
Genypterus tigerinus
J
-
Rock Ling
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 7.080kg
S. TAYLOR VIC
1/03/1979
Bicheno TAS
OPLEGNATHIDAE
Oplegnathus woodwardi
J
-
-
Knife Jaw
-
-
-
W 0.819kg
E. MULLER
27/11/1976
Mullaloo WA
O 1.900kg
G. PICKERING WA
22/10/1995
Hamelin Bay WA
PARALICHTHYIDAE
Pseudorhombus jenynsii
J
Small-tooth Flounder
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.300kg
G. PAULL WA
11/04/1979
Yanchep WA
PATAECIDAE
Aetapcus maculatus
J
-
Warty Prow Fish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.454kg
L. STEWART VIC
Unknown
Unknown
Pataecus fronto
J
-
Red Indian Fish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.510kg
L. FORD VIC
Unknown
Unknown
PEMPHERIDAE
Pempheris multiradiata
J
Common Bullseye
-
-
-
W -
-
-
O 0.794kg
R. CAW VIC
PENTACEROTIDAE
Paristiopterus gallipavo
J
-
Kilcunda VIC
Yellow-spotted Boarfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 5.250kg
L.PAXMAN
15/06/2007
Augusta WA
Page 28
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Paristiopterus Labiosus
J
Giant Boarfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 12.247kg
K. COLMER NSW
21/05/1961
Mona Vale NSW
Parazanclistius hutchinsi
J
-
Short Boarfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.350kg
D. HOPKINS WA
/5/75
City Beach Reefs WA
Pentaceropsis recurvirostris
J
-
Long-snout Boarfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 4.575kg
S.TRIPPE
29/08/2004
Bluefish Pt NSW
PERCICHTHYIDAE
Poliprion oxygenios
J
-
Hapuka
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 21.500kg
G. SEWELL NSW
21/12/1979
Currarong NSW
Percalates colonorum
-
Estuary Perch
J -
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.215kg
R. SCHMIDT NSW
17/03/1988
Minnamurra Island NSW
PERCIDAE
Perca fluviatilis
J
-
Redfin Perch
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.454kg
R. YOUNG WA
Unknown
Unknown
PLATYCEPHALIDAE
Cymbacephalus nematophalmus
Fringe-Eyed Flathead
J
-
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.875kg
R. BARNES QLD
22/03/1987
Slade Rock QLD
Cymbacephalus bosschei
J
-
Small-Eyed Flathead
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.282kg
R. TRIPPE NSW
19/04/2009
Lee Point, Darwin NT
Cymbacephalus staigeri
J
-
Black Flathead
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.300kg
B. GAMLIN QLD
20/06/1999
Pancake Creek QLD
Leviprora inops
J
-
Long-Headed Flathead
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.550kg
R. MUIR WA
15/02/1977
Yanchep WA
Platycephalus arenarius
J
-
Northern Sand Flathead
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.021kg
T. COLEMAN NT
Unknown
Unknown
Page 29
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Platycephalus bassensis
J
Sand Flathead
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.118kg
M. DUTSCHE SA
Unknown
Unknown
Platycephalus fuscus
J
-
-
Dusky Flathead
-
-
-
W 6.770kg
N. SPICER NSW
1/09/2000
Tweed Heads NSW
O 10.433kg
J. STEEP NSW
1962
Port Macquarie NSW
Platycephalus laevigatus
J
Grassy Flathead
-
-
-
W -
-
-
O 1.928kg
T. CASTLE SA
Platycephalus marmoratus
J
Balgowan SA
Marbled Flathead
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.588kg
R. HOWELL VIC
1968
Eden NSW
Platycephalus speculator
J
-
Southern Bluespotted Flathead
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.588kg
B. ILLINGWORTH VIC
14/02/2006
Rye VIC
Thysanophrys cirronasus
J
-
Rock Flathead
-
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.550kg
S. COTTERILL NSW
PLESIOPIDAE
Paraplesiops bleekeri
J
Eastern Blue Devil
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.595kg
S. GASPARINATOS NSW
1966
Tumbledowns NSW
Note: This specie is now protected in NSW
Paraplesiops meleagris
J
Southern Blue Devil
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.134kg
N. PRIESTLY SA
Unknown
Unknown
PLEURONECTIDAE
Ammotretis lituratus
J
-
Spotted Flounder
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.580kg
J. INGLIS VIC
1/03/1980
Green Cape NSW
Ammotretis rostratus
J
-
Long-snouted Flounder
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.994kg
M. LIGHTFOOT VIC
27/06/1999
Portsea Pier VIC
Rhombosolea tapirina
J
-
Greenback Flounder
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.820kg
G. LUCAS TAS
1/03/1979
Bicheno TAS
Page 30
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
PLOTOSIDAE
Cnidoglanis macrocephalus
Estuarine Catfish
J -
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.625kg
P. HOWELLS NSW
14/05/1984
Broughton Island NSW
POLYNEMIDAE
Eleutheronema tetradactylum
J
-
Blue Threadfin Salmon
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 6.700kg
T. McDONALD QLD
27/07/2011
Yeppoon QLD
Polydactylus macrochir
J
-
King Threadfin Salmon
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 11.200kg
R.WHALLEY QLD
21/06/2003
Bundaberg QLD
Polydactylus plebelus
J
-
Northern Striped Threadfin
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.700kg
B.PAXMAN WA
2/04/2005
Steep Point WA
POMACANTHIDAE
Pomacanthus imperator
J
-
Imperial Angelfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.021kg
B. PAXMAN WA
7/05/1972
Cabbadaman Passage WA
Pomacanthus semicirculatus
J
-
Blue Angelfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.033kg
R. JENKINSON QLD
6/01/1969
Flinders Reef QLD
Pomacanthus sexstriatus
J
-
Six Banded Angelfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.289kg
B. PAXMAN WA
7/01/1972
Cabbadaman Passage WA
Pomacanthus xanthometopon
J
-
Yellow-faced Angelfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.077kg
R. HATCH NSW
29/12/1969
Mackay QLD
POMACENTRIDAE
Parma mccullochi
J
-
McCulloch's Scaly-fin
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.361kg
B. BELLION WA
27/10/1957
Burns Beach WA
Parma oligolepis
J
-
Large-scaled Parma
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.624kg
S. ILES NSW
1/06/1971
Woolgoolga NSW
Page 31
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
POMATOMIDAE
Pomatomus saltatrix
J
1.025kg
Tailor
M. SAUNDERS Jnr. QLD
14/11/1999
W -
-
-
-
O 10.206kg
G. BUDDEN NSW
6/11/1964
Fingal Bay NSW
PRIACANTHIDAE
Priacanthus hamrur
J
Coonar QLD
Lunar-tailed Big-Eye
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.280kg
M. McDADE QLD
3/02/1999
North West Island QLD
RACHYCENTRIDAE
Rachycentrus canadus
J
-
Cobia (Black Kingfish)
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 49.500kg
J. LIMOV
15/08/2011
Hutchinsons Shoal QLD
REGALECIDAE
Regalecus glesne
J
-
Oarfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 12.020kg
G. SHULTZ NSW
/10/58
Newcastle NSW
SCARIDAE
Bolbometopon muricatum
J
29.030kg
-
Napolean Parrotfish
L. GREINKE
26/09/2010 Darley Reef QLD
W 34.018kg
E. EVERETT QLD
8/01/1971
St. Bees Island QLD
O 34.018kg
E. EVERETT QLD
8/01/1971
St. Bees Island QLD
Calotomus carolinus
J
Star-eyed Parrotfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.165kg
D. LIMPUS QLD
20/04/2013
Boult Reef QLD
M. SAUNDERS Jnr QLD
12/02/2002
W -
-
-
-
O 5.750kg
R. LOWDEN NSW
8/10/1987
Kenn Reef QLD
Cetoscarus bicolor
J
3.800kg
Spotted Parrotfish
Hipposcarus longiceps
J
-
-
Wreck Reef QLD
Long-nosed Parrotfish
-
-
-
W 1.152kg
C. HOLLIER VIC
30/05/2015
Boult Reef QLD
O 4.750kg
I. PUCKERIDGE NSW
15/11/1997
Wreck Reef QLD
Leptoscarus vaigiensis
J
-
Marbled Parrotfish
-
-
-
W 0.630kg
N. SPICER NSW
4/11/1998
Fingal Bay NSW
O 1.100kg
S. PAXMAN WA
31/12/1999
Rottnest Island WA
Scarus altipinnis
J
Spike-fin Parrotfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.650kg
C. ZONCA QLD
9/04/1983
Flat Island QLD
Scarus bleekeri
J
-
Yellow-cheek Parrotfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.750kg
R. OAKEY QLD
1/10/1995
Broadhurst Reef QLD
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Scarus chameleon
J
Little Blue Parrotfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.050kg
P. FARLEY QLD
28/01/1985
Flinders Reef QLD
Scarus flavipectoralis
J
-
Green-lined Parrotfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.500kg
M. McDADE QLD
1/05/1994
North West Island QLD
Scarus forsteni
J
-
Blue-sided Parrotfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.075kg
G. HUNT QLD
2/04/1996
Flinders Reef QLD
Scarus frenatus
J
-
Green-tailed Parrotfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.800kg
R. LOWDEN NSW
8/05/1987
Kenn Reef QLD
M. SAUNDERS Jnr QLD
12/02/2002
W -
-
-
-
O 6.200kg
R. LOWDEN NSW
15/08/1989
Wreck Reef QLD
J 4.080kg
D. STAYTE
29/12/2005
Broomfield Reef QLD
W 7.480kg
J.SERCOMBE WA
27/04/2015
Geraldton WA
O 10.656kg
K. RUSHWORTH WA
13/09/2011
Turtledove Shoal WA
Scarus frontalis
J
4.500kg
Reefcrest Parrotfish
Scarus ghobban
Wreck Reef QLD
Blue-barred Orange Parrotfish
Scarus globiceps
J
-
Violet-lined Parrotfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.500kg
M. McDADE QLD
1/11/1985
North West Island QLD
Scarus microrhinus
J
-
-
Blunt-headed Parrotfish
-
-
-
W 4.150kg
W. SHAW QLD
31/12/1997
North West Island QLD
O 8.000kg
S. LOXTON
3/09/2010
Tantabiddy WA
Scarus niger
J
Dusky Parrotfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.300kg
M. BRETHERTON NSW
4/12/1981
Shoal Bay NSW
Scarus oedema
J
-
Hump-headed Blue Parrotfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 4.700kg
G. PICKERING WA
8/06/1990
Point Murat WA
Scarus oviceps
J
-
Dark-quarter Parrotfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.200kg
D.WILLIAMS
10/09/2005
Fork Reef QLD
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Scarus psittacus
J
Purple-nosed Parrotfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.900kg
J. VAN LEEUWEN QLD
1/08/1986
North West Island QLD
Scarus rivulatus
J
-
Surf Parrotfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.230kg
J. BOYD QLD
2/09/2010
Bowen QLD
Scarus rubroviolaceus
J
-
-
Blackvein Parrotfish
-
-
-
W 5.400kg
C. JAMES WA
14/08/2011
Coral Bay WA
O 5.400kg
C. JAMES WA
14/08/2011
Coral Bay WA
Scarus schlegeli
J
Yellow-spot Parrotfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.360kg
T. KETCHION QLD
8/12/2015
Barwon Banks QLD
Scarus spinus
J
-
Lime-headed Parrotfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.550kg
M McDADE QLD
1/02/1985
North West Island QLD
Scarus xanthopleura
J
-
Red Parrotfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.400kg
R.LOWDEN
7/01/1988
Flinders Reef QLD
SCATOPHAGIDAE
Scatophagus argus
J
-
Spotted scat
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.134kg
P. STEHBENS QLD
15/01/1967
Hervey Bay QLD
Selenotoca multifasciata
J
-
Southern Butterfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.013kg
E. SMITH NSW
18/03/1973
Shoal Bay NSW
SCIAENIDAE
Atractoscion aequidens
J
-
Teraglin
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.800kg
B. SHEEHY
8/05/2009
Kingscliffe Reef NSW
Argyrosomus japonicus
J
-
-
Mulloway
-
-
-
W 26.500kg
J. BUDWORTH QLD
4/09/2016
Black Rock NSW
O 39.235kg
G. KELLY NSW
1/03/1976
Swansea Heads NSW
Protonibea diacanthus
J
Black Jewfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 45.000kg
R.SHAILER
10/09/2007
Mackay QLD
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
SCOMBRIDAE
Acanthocybium solandri
Wahoo
J 26.800kg
T BATEMAN
15/03/2008
Fido's Reef NSW
W 20.444kg
K. ANDREWS
13/04/2011
Sevens Reef
O 50.000kg
A.BOLER
20/10/2006
Frederick Reef QLD
Auxis thazard
J
Frigate Mackerel
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.615kg
R. SCHMIDT NSW
3/02/1988
Rabbit Island NSW
M. SAUNDERS Jnr QLD
27/11/1902
W -
-
-
-
O 1.250kg
G. PICKERING WA
2/03/2012
Ocean Reef WA
Cyiosarda elegans
J
0.600kg
Leaping Bonito
Euthynnus affinis
J
-
Burlits Reef QLD
Mackerel Tuna
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 7.225kg
A TURVEY NSW
15/03/1992
Woolgoolga NSW
Grammatorcynus bilineatus
J
-
Large-eyed Shark Mackerel
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.250kg
D. McALLISTER
22/06/2012
Fitzroy Reef QLD
Grammatorcynus bicarinatus
J
-
Shark Mackerel
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 13.900kg
T. McDONALD QLD
4/06/2009
Smiths Reef QLD
Gymnosarda unicolor
J
-
-
Dogtooth Tuna
-
-
-
W 9.000kg
M. STACEY
28/06/2010
Rankin Bank WA
O 83.000k
I. PUCKERIDGE NSW
13/11/1997
Wreck Reef QLD
Katsuwonus pelamis
J
Skipjack Tuna
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 4.920kg
T.MCDONALD QLD
21/12/2007
Hendersons QLD
O 4.974kg equal record
P. MILLER NSW
18/08/2008
Browns Mt NSW
Sarda australis
J
-
Bonito
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 7.820kg
S. THRELFALL VIC
14/04/1985
Montague Island NSW
Sarda orientalis
J
-
Oriental Bonito
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.250kg
R. MUIR WA
15/03/1975
Rottnest Island WA
Scomber australasicus
J
-
Slimy Mackerel
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.475kg
M. SHANNESSY NSW
22/10/1983
Botany Bay NSW
M. BOTES QLD
14/07/2012
Fitzroy Reef QLD
W 32.000kg
A. DJURASEVICH
27/03/2009
Woolgoolga NSW
O 46.200kg
G.PICKERING WA
18/07/2004
Carnarvon WA
Scomberomorus commerson
J
8.867kg
-
Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Scomberomorus munroi
J
Spotted Spanish Mackerel
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 7.860kg
A. BETTS QLD
2/12/1996
Palm Beach Reef QLD
Scomberomorus queenslandicus
School Mackerel
J
-
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 4.025kg
A. BETTS QLD
31/03/1995
Palm Beach Reef QLD
Scomberomorus semifasciatus
Broad-barred Spanish Mackerel
J
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 11.200kg
C. STRICKLAND WA
23/07/2010
Bernier Island WA
Thunnus alalunga
J
-
Albacore
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 19.990kg
L. ELLIOTT VIC
30/04/2011
Portland VIC
Thunnus albacares
J
-
Yellowfin Tuna
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 60.800kg
K. SEE KEE
30/05/2008
Shark Bay WA
Thunnus maccoyii
J
-
Southern Bluefin Tuna
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 139.400kg
L. ELLIOTT VIC
8/11/2015
Cape Jaffa SA
Thunnus obesus
J
-
Big Eye Tuna
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 45.500kg
R. TORELLI VIC
2/12/2009
Coral Sea QLD
Thunnus tonggol
J
-
Northern Bluefin tuna
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 21.760kg
T.HEUGH QLD
25/07/2006
Moreton Island
SCORPAENIDAE
Scorpaena cardinalis
J
-
Red Rock Cod
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.551kg
M. BROWN NSW
29/12/1967
Montague Island NSW
Neosebastes bouganvillii
J
-
Gulf Gurnard Perch
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.049kg
H. HENDRIKS SA
18/11/1972
Gulls Rock SA
Neosebastes nigropunctatus
J
-
Black-Spotted Gurnard Perch
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.737kg
J. SPRUYT SA
21/09/1965
Nora Criena Bay SA
Neosebastes pandus
J
-
Bighead Gurnard Perch
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.304kg
N. WALL WA
Unknown
Unknown
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
NEOSEBASTIDAE
Neosebastes scorpoenoides
J
Common Gurnard Perch
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.925kg
N. WATSON
4/10/2015
Queenscliffe VIC
SCORPIDIDAE
Scorpis aequipinnis
J
-
Sea Sweep
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.629kg
B. PAXMAN WA
3/05/1972
Bouvardes Reef WA
Scorpis georgianus
J
-
Banded Sweep
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.493kg
R. MUIR WA
5/07/1972
Ningaloo WA
Scorpis lineolatus
J
-
Sweep
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.025kg
H. NIVALA NSW
3/09/1980
Shellharbour NSW
Scorpis violacea
J
-
Violet Sweep
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.500kg
G. HARRIS NSW
9/03/1986
Lord Howe Island NSW
Vinculum sexfasciatus
J
-
Six-banded Coral Fish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.410kg
R. MUIR WA
14/06/1974
City Beach WA
SERRANIDAE
Acanthistius cinctus
-
Girdled Wirrah Cod, Yellowbanded Wirrah
J -
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.500kg
G. HARRIS
16/09/1986
Elizabeth Reef NSW
Acanthistius ocellatus
-
Eastern Wirrah Cod
J -
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.515kg
J. BARLOW NSW
1/01/1961
Bowen Island NSW
Aethaloperca rogaa
-
Red-flushed Rock Cod
J -
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.700kg
C. WHALLEY
22/12/2001
S.E.Bommie Bundaberg QLD
J 0.970kg
L.GREINKE
26/09/2010
W -
-
-
-
O 2.300kg
W. KERSEY QLD
28/07/1981
Stevens Reef QLD
Anyperodon leucogrammicus
-
White-lined Rock Cod
Caesioperca lepidoptera
Darley Reef
Butterfly Perch
J -
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.560kg
S. THRELFALL
21/04/1985
Wilsons Promontory VIC
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Caesioperca rasor
Barber Perch
J -
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.570kg
S. THRELFALL
20/02/1983
Glennie Islands VIC
J 1.950kg
M. SAUNDERS Jnr
28/12/1999
W -
-
-
-
O 3.350kg
T. McDONALD
1/12/2007
Spit Bommie QLD
Cephalopholis argus
Peacock Coral Cod
Cephalopholis miniata
J
-
Nt West Island QLD
Coral Cod
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.722kg
D. STUBBERFIELD QLD
1/12/1971
Fairfax Island QLD
Cephalopholis sexmaculata
J
-
Freckled Coral Cod
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.700kg
J. CLIFTON
2/04.2014
Swains Reef QLD
Cephalopholis sonnerati
J
-
Tomato Coral Cod
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.952kg
T. McDONALD QLD
20/02/2009
Fraser Island QLD
J 6.000kg
M. SAUNDERS
12/01/2002
Chinaman Reef QLD
W 7.031kg
E. EVERETT
6/12/1969
Line Reef
O 7.800kg
S. JOHNSTON QLD
17/10/2099
Capricorn Group QLD
Cromileptes altivelis
-
Barramundi Cod
Epinephelides armatus
Break-Sea Cod
J -
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.250kg
R. MUIR WA
3/08/1975
Rottnest Island WA
Epinephelides daemelii
J
-
-
Black Cod
-
-
-
W 4.990kg
P. PRESCOTT
1/01/1976
Kingscliffe Reef NSW
O 81.643kg
B. STREETE NSW
22/05/1976
Edith Breaker NSW
Note: The above specie is now protected in NSW
Epinephelus bilobatus
Twinspot Cod
J -
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.700kg
K.RUSHWORTH WA
29/07/2016
Shark Bay WA
Epinephelus caeruleopunctatus
Ocellated Cod
J -
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 4.050kg
M. McDADE QLD
18/09/1994
North-West Island QLD
Epinephelus coioides
-
Estuary Cod
J -
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 198.000kg
R. MUIR WA
25/01/1975
Rottnest Island WA
Epinephelus corallicola
-
Coral Rock Cod
J -
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 6.143kg
A. BETTS QLD
16/09/1989
Sudbury Reef QLD
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Epinephelus cyanopodus
Purple Rock Cod
J 2.150kg
J. NEILSEN
28/09/2008
Nt West Island QLD
W 2.150kg
J. NEILSEN
28/09/2008
Nt West Island QLD
O 15.500kg
C. WHALLEY QLD
10/03/2002
S.E. Bommie Bundaberg QLD
Epinephelus fasciatus
Black-Tipped RockCod
J -
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.134kg
B. PAXMAN WA
7/04/1972
Cabbadaman Passage WA
Epinephelus fuscoguttatus
J
-
Flowery Cod
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 20.500kg
P. COTTIN NSW
15/06/1988
Herald Cays QLD
Epinephelus howlandi
J
-
Blacksaddle Rock Cod
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 4.000kg
G. HARRIS NSW
27/06/1989
Mellish Reef QLD
Epinephelus lanceolatus
J
-
Queensland Groper
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 233.136kg
R. WHALLEY QLD
27/02/1966
Lady Elliot Island QLD
Note: The above specie is now protected by the AUF
Epinephelus macrospilos
J
Pug-Nosed Wire-netting Cod
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.850kg
G. HUNT QLD
17/12/1983
Flinders Reef QLD
2.430kg
J. NEILSEN QLD
2/12/2008
Marion Reef QLD
W 2.430kg
J. NEILSEN QLD
2/12/2008
Marion Reef QLD
O 4.100kg
C. WHALLEY QLD
25/10/2011
Fitzroy Reef QLD
Epinephelus maculatus
J
Trout Cod
Ephinephelus malabaricus
J
-
Blackspotted Cod
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 7.300kg
M. SAUNDERS QLD
24/09/1995
Fitzroy Reef QLD
North-west Groper, Rankin Cod
Ephinephelus multinotatus
J
-
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 12.00kg
A. PICCOLI
7/11/1982
Coral Bay WA
Ephinephelus ongus
J
-
Speckled-finned Cod
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.920kg
M. McDADE
31/12/1997
Nt West Island QLD
Ephinephelus polyphekadion
J
-
Marbled Rock Cod
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 5.830kg
C. WHALLEY
20/02/2009
Herald Patch QLD
J 0.750kg
M. SAUNDERS Jnr
29/12/1999
W -
-
-
-
O 1.050kg
B. WHALLEY
4/08/2012
Fitzroy Reef QLD
Ephinephelus quoyanus
-
Long-finned Rock Cod
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Epinephelus rivulatus
J
Chinaman Cod
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.100kg
K. RUSHWORTH
17/04/2016
Dongara WA
Ephinephelus sp.
J
-
Gold-spotted Reef Cod
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 33.700kg
M. GREINKE QLD
12/01/1979
Wreck Island QLD
Ephinephelus tauvina
J
-
Long-headed Cod
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.700kg
N. WATT
21/01/1996
Flinders Reef QLD
Ephinephelus tukula
J
-
Potato Cod
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 54.500kg
L. SQUIRE QLD
16/12/1974
No. 7 Ribbon Reef
J 1.840kg
M. SAUNDERS Jnr
30/12/1998
Broomfield Reef QLD
W-
-
O 7.350kg
A. SPRENGER QLD
6/05/2010
Coffee Rock QLD
Epinephelus undulatostriatus
Maori Cod
Gracila albomarginata
J
-
Chestnut Rock Cod
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.000kg
M. JACKSON QLD
20/11/1975
Ribbon Reefs QLD
Hypoplectrodes nigroruber
J
-
Banded Sea Perch
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.500kg
T. FOLKES NSW
2/11/1979
Brush Island NSW
Othos dentex
J
-
Harlequin Fish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 4.250kg
R. MUIR WA
23/04/1983
Augusta WA
J 2.850kg
J. HONG QLD
28/11/2010
Credlin Reef QLD
W 2.300kg
J. SERCOMBE WA
19/12/2014
Ribbon Reef QLD
O 5.450kg
L. SQUIRE QLD
11/12/1978
Opal Reef QLD
L. GREINKE
22/09/2010
W -
-
-
-
O 24.750kg
P. MULLINS NSW
13/11/1997
Wreck Reef QLD
L. GREINKE
22/09/2010
W -
-
-
-
O 7.704kg
M. DYSON NSW
19/11/1999
Wreck Bay Nth. QLD
M. SAUNDERS Jnr QLD
24/12/1999
North West Island QLD
W 4.142kg
J. SERCOMBE WA
5/07/2014
Geraldton WA
O 10.250kg
B. SHEEHY QLD
3/08/2009
Brennans Shoal QLD
Plectropomus areolatus
Passionfruit Coral Trout
Plectropomus laevis
J
2.400kg
Blue-spot Coral Trout
Plectropomus laevis
J
2.400kg
6.180kg
Hope Reef QLD
Chinese Footballer
Plectropomus leopardus
J
-
Hope Reef QLD
Leopard Trout
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Plectropomus maculatus
J
6.550kg
Barcheek Coral Trout
D. JENSEN
16/08/2009
Rock Cod Shoals QLD
W 5.950kg
A. DJURASEVICH
20/09/2009
Douglass Shoal QLD
O 9.560kg
M. CHAVE WA
29/07/2012
Bernier Island WA
Plectropomus oligacanthus
J
Highfin Coral Trout
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 4.080kg
A. SMITH NSW
15/10/97
Ashmore Reef QLD
Triso dermopterus
J
-
Dusky Cod
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 3.500kg
T. NEILSEN QLD
14/11/1998
Stradbroke Island QLD
Variola albimarginata
-
Coronation Trout, White-edge
J -
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.750kg
B. WHALLEY QLD
31/07/2010
Fitzroy Reef QLD
M. SAUNDERS QLD
2/02/2002
W -
-
-
-
O 7.450kg
A SPRENGER QLD
10/03/2006
Hutchinsons Shoal QLD
1.097kg
J. NEILSEN QLD
5/12/2008
Marion Reef QLD
W 1.097kg
J. NEILSEN QLD
5/12/2008
Marion Reef QLD
O 1.750kg
M. McDADE QLD
23/05/1993
Flinders Reef QLD
1.070kg
J. NEILSEN QLD
2/12/2008
Marion Reef QLD
W 1.070kg
J. NEILSEN QLD
2/12/2008
Marion Reef QLD
O 1.814kg
R. MUIR WA
27/08/1972
Exmouth WA
Variola louti
J
2.000kg
Coronation Trout, Yellowedge
SIGANIDAE
Siganus argenteus
J
Gold-spotted Spinefoot
Siganus doliatus
J
Wreck Reef QLD
Small-spotted Spinefoot
Siganus chryospilos
J
-
Barred Spinefoot
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.400kg
R. LOWDEN NSW
8/07/1987
Kenn Reef QLD
Siganus fuscescens
J
-
Black Spinefoot
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.050kg
T. GORDON NSW
1/03/1981
Woolgoolga NSW
Siganus lineatus
J
-
-
Golden-lined Spinefoot
-
-
-
W 1.500kg
C. GREINKE QLD
30/12/2009
Nt West Island QLD
O 1.800kg
I. PUCKERIDGE NSW
1/09/1995
Centipede Reef QLD
Siganus puellus
J
Masked Spinefoot
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.780kg
M.McDADE
29/12/2005
Broomfield Reef QLD
Siganus virgatus
J
-
Barhead Spinefoot
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.361kg
R. MUIR WA
28/06/1972
Ningaloo WA
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SILLAGINIDAE
Sillaginodes punctatus
J
King George Whiting
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.041kg
B. HARBOUR WA
Unknown
Unknown
Sillago bassensis
J
-
Silver Whiting
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.567kg
R. EDDY SA
Unknown
Unknown
D. McALLISTER
31/07/2009
W -
-
-
-
O 1.417kg
J. CALDER NSW
10/09/1959
South West Rocks NSW
Sillago ciliata
J
0.590kg
Sand Whiting
SOLEIDAE
Brachirus aspilos
J
-
Elliot River QLD
Dusky Sole
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.814kg
A. MILES WA
Unknown
Unknown
Synaptura nigra
J
-
Black Sole
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.992kg
R. CASTLE NSW
27/04/1964
Wattamolla NSW
SPARIDAE
Acanthopagrus australis
J
-
-
Yellowfin Bream
-
-
-
W 0.525
C. HOLLIER QLD
11/09/2011
Bustard Heads QLD
O 3.657kg
M. BRAY NSW
7/11/1969
Sydney Harbour NSW
Acanthopagrus berda
J
-
Pikey Bream
-
-
-
W 0.860kg
C. HOLLIER QLD
29/07/2011
Elliot River QLD
O 0.860kg
C. HOLLIER QLD
29/07/2011
Elliot River QLD
Acanthopagrus butcheri
J
Black Bream
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.410kg
F. RODGERS WA
Unknown
Unknown
Acanthopagrus latus
J
-
Western Yellowfin Bream
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.814kg
T. BOEKELMAN WA
27/08/1964
Shark Bay WA
Chrysophrys auratus
J
-
Snapper
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 13.720kg
P. CLARKSON NSW
28/03/1965
Terrigal NSW
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AUSTRALIAN SPEARFISHING RECORDS
Rhabdosargus sarba
J
0.575kg
Tarwhine
M. SAUNDERS Jnr QLD
7/02/2002
W -
-
-
-
O 1.980kg
W. CARTER
24/05/2008
Cronulla NSW
SPHYRAENIDAE
Sphyraena barracuda
J
Middle Creek QLD
Great Barracuda
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 28.850kg
B. PAXMAN WA
16/05/1993
Dorre Island WA
Sphyraena helleri
J
-
Blue and Gold Barracuda
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.000kg
A.SMITH
9/12/2006
Marion Reef QLD
Sphyraena jello
J
-
-
Pickhandle Barracuda
-
-
-
W 6.850kg
K.SAUNDERS
30/12/2008
Broomfiled Reef QLD
O 15.250kg
J.CROTON
12/06/2005
Cape Moreton
Sphyraena novaehollandiae
J
Snook
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 5.330kg
G. DREW VIC
19/05/1974
Cape Patterson VIC
Sphyraena obtusata
J
-
Striped Sea Pike
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.191kg
K. WARDROP NSW
28/05/1967
Whale Beach NSW
Sphyraena putnamiae
J
-
-
Chevron Barracuda
-
-
-
W 1.400kg
K.ANDREWS QLD
2/06/2011
Lamont Reef QLD
O 2.150kg
B. GAMLIN QLD
31/08/2013
4 Mile Reef, Bundaberg QLD
J 7.270kg
L. GREINKE
26/09/2010
W -
-
-
-
O 29.200kg
T.NEILSEN
10/05/2006
Cape Moreton
Syphyraena qenie
Blackfin Barracuda
TERAPONTIDAE
Pelates octolineatus
J
Darley Reef QLD
Striped Perch
-
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.570kg
K. HOPKINS WA
TRACHIPTERIDAE
Trachypterus jacksoniensis
J
Southern Ribbonfish
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 10.423kg
R. LOWDEN NSW
8/05/1973
Newport Reef NSW
TRICHIURIDAE
Trichiurus lepturus
J
-
Hairtail
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.430kg
C.WHALLEY
5/05/2006
Kolan River
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TRIGLIDAE
Chelidonichthys kumu
J
Red Gurnard
-
-
-
W -
-
-
O 2.041kg
P. BARRET-LENNARD WA
Pterygotrigla polyommata
J
Unknown
Unknown
Latchet
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 1.460kg
M. LEE NSW
31/12/1975
Killarney VIC
URANOSCOPIDAE
Ichthyscopus lebeck
J
-
Spotted Stargazer
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 6.340kg
G. SMITH NSW
8/04/1992
Kingscliffe Reef NSW
Kathetostoma laeve
J
-
-
Stargazer
-
-
-
W 2.160kg
C. HOLLIER QLD
11/03/2012
Blairgowrie VIC
O 5.670kg
P. SMITH WA
31/12/1964
Woolami Beach VIC
ZEIDAE
Cyttus australis
J
Silver Dory
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 0.652kg
T. PAGE VIC
6/04/1973
Cape Conran VIC
Cyttus novaezealandiae
J
New Zealand Dory
-
-
W O 1.191kg
G.LANE NSW
Zeus faber
J
-
6/09/1968
Eden NSW
John Dory
-
-
-
W -
-
-
-
O 2.775kg
D. HINDS
29/01/1983
Kurnell NSW
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