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Snook

( Sphyraena novaehollandiae )
Description

Other names

Pike, Australian Barracuda, Seapike, Short Finned Barracuda, Short Finned Sea Pike, Shortfin Pike, Shortfinned Pike

 

How to Catch
Distribution
Eating
Fast Facts
  • Is a member of the family Sphyraenidae (barracudas)
  • Can grow to 1m in length and 5kg in weight
  • Found in Australia’s temperate waters from NSW to WA
  • Frequents bays, inshore reefs and open water
  • Swims near the surface to mid-water
  • Often solitary or in small schools
  • Carnivorous
  • Will readily take fish baits (such as pilchards/mulies) and lures
  • Sharp teeth will bite light mono quite easily
  • Good eating