Size 500g - 1kg. can reach up to 4kg.

Habitat Sooty grunter inhabit coastal and inland freshwaters from central Qld. northwards to across the top end of Australia to the Kimberley region. They prefer the shallows of river banks near sunken timber and snags, overhanging foliage, corners in banks and holes and are usually found in good numbers.

Qualities The fish is a scrappy fighter offering good sport on light tackle.

Record Australian record 2.25kg.

Best Bait

Tackle

Hints Moving bait provides good results. Drift or walk the banks of tropical freshwater rivers casting into likely haunts. Fish deep holes, shallow rapids or snaggy areas.