The King George whiting (Sillaginodes punctatus), also known as the spotted whiting or spotted sillago, is a coastal marine fish of the smelt-whitings family Sillaginidae. The King George whiting is endemic to Australia, inhabiting the south coast of the country from Jurien Bay, Western Australia to Botany Bay, New South Wales in the east. [1]

The King George whiting (Sillaginodes punctatus), also known as the spotted whiting or spotted sillago, is a coastal marine fish of the smelt-whitings family Sillaginidae. The King George whiting is endemic to Australia, inhabiting the south coast of the country from Jurien Bay, Western Australia to Botany Bay, New South Wales in the east.

The King George Whiting is the largest known whiting species, and is a highly prized table fish. Endemic to the southern half of Australia from Sydney (New South Wales) to north of Rottnest Island, and perhaps to Jurien Bay (Western Australia), including northern Tasmania.

Known by many as the best table fish in Southern waters, it comes as no surprise that King George Whiting is a highly sought-after species. These little beauties are a viable target all year round and if you’re at the right place at the right time can provide non-stop fishing action.

2024年3月13日 · King George Whiting is the largest and most sought-after whiting species found in Australia, commonly caught between 35cm-60cm but reaching 72cm in length and over 4kg in weight. The larger species are found in the oceanic waters, while the smaller fish are found near seagrass beds inshore or in estuaries before moving out to more open waters.

2019年11月20日 · The King George Whiting (Sillaginodes punctatus), also known as the Spotted Whiting or Spotted Sillago, is a coastal marine fish of the smelt-whitings family Sillaginidae. The KG is endemic to Australia, inhabiting the south coast of the country from Jurien Bay, Western Australia to Botany Bay, New South Wales in the east.

King George Whiting is an emerging species attracting growing interest from both the commercial and recreational sectors. The current fishing pressure on King George Whiting in Tasmanian waters is unlikely to impair the recruitment of the biological stock.