Yellowtail Kingfish fishing
About Yellowtail Kingfish
A muscular, hard-fighting amberjack of temperate southern waters, hunting baitfish around reefs, pinnacles, current lines and bait schools. It is taken on live bait, stickbaits, poppers and metal jigs worked fast near structure, often best on running tides and in low light. Renowned for unstoppable first runs that bury you in the reef, it demands heavy tackle and a locked, smooth drag.
Typical size: Typically 5 to 15 kg; trophy fish over 40 kg. Record (approx.): approx. 70 kg (varies by region).
Season, time and habitat
Darker cell = more active that month. Based on the species' usual yearly rhythm.
Common questions
When is the best time to catch Yellowtail Kingfish?
Yellowtail Kingfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec. The best windows in the day are usually dawn, day, dusk.
Where can you catch Yellowtail Kingfish?
Yellowtail Kingfish is most often found in coast. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.