Common Name: Yellowtail Kingfish
Species Name: Seriola lalandi
Description
The Yellowtail Kingfish is also known as Kingfish, Hoodlum and Kingie. The body colour of the Yellowtail Kingfish is generally bluish green on the upper back and flanks progressing down to a narrow yellow band that runs along the body from the snout to the tail. Below this the lower flanks and belly area is silvery white. The dorsal fin is a positioned approximately half way along the back and is a dusty yellow colour. The tail is yellow and distinctly V shaped the lower fins are similar colour to the lower body with the pectoral fins greenish grey in colour. Yellowtail Kingfish can grow approximately 70kg and more than 2 meters in length however fish up to the 20kg mark are more commonly caught.
Distribution
Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia
Tackle
Medium to Heavy Tackle
Lures
Minnows, Poppers, Jigs, Metal Lures, Soft Plastics and Skirted Lures
Baits
Mullet, Yellowtail, Slimy Mackerel, Pilchards, Garfish and Squid
Yellowtail Kingfish Size and Bag Limits
Please Note: Bag limits, minimum and maximum lengths are subject to change and review by your State Fisheries Department.
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