Australasian Snapper
Chrysophrys auratus
Also known as: SnapperPink SnapperTāmure
Reef/KelpShore
Gamefish
Score
—
Prime time
—
Depth
5–200m
Platform
Shore
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Oct–DecGood Jan–Sep
Depth range
5–200mDeep
Findr bio
A wary old-timer with a memory for hooks — the biggest of us didn't get that size by falling for the same rig twice.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Wreck reefRocky shoreDeep water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSquidPrawns
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingJiggingSpinning
Gear
Best times
DawnDay
I'm the single most popular fish for recreational anglers in both Australia and New Zealand — a spring/early-summer inshore run brings me shallow in huge numbers.