White Steenbras
Lithognathus lithognathus
Also known as: SteenbrasPignose Grunter
Surf/EstuaryShore
Score
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Prime time
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Depth
0–30m
Platform
Shore
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Oct–DecGood Jan–Sep
Depth range
0–30mMedium
Findr bio
A big, cautious surf feeder that works the gutters at first and last light — get a bait past the breakers to the right gutter and be patient.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Sandy beachEstuaryShallow water
Recommended baits
WormsCrabFish baits
Effective techniques
Surfcasting
Gear
Best times
DawnDusk
Juveniles spend their first years sheltering in estuaries before moving to the open surf as adults — estuary habitat loss is a major reason I'm now considered Near Threatened.