Fishing For

Dusky flathead

4.0

(165)

2.3K Catches

Discover everything you need to know about catching Dusky flathead. Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.

Average Length

Maximum Length

3.9 ft

Maximum Weight

33.1 lbs

Depth Range

0.0 - 98.4 ft

Temperature Range

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Dusky flathead

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Lake Macquarie

-33.069757, 151.615393

-19.682930, 148.089670

-36.893495, 150.061609

-33.842965, 151.126818

-32.211505, 152.516525

-33.312674, 151.481235

-32.257586, 152.492509

45 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Dusky flathead

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Prawns

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(112)

63 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Pilchard

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(52)

56 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shrimp

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(186)

32 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Chicken Meat

4.0

(104)

25 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Black Striped Mullet

4.0

(90)

16 Catches

Lures by Daiwa Double Clutch Jerkbait DC95SP74

5.0

(7)

13 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)

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(106)

12 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Salt Water Blood Worms

4.0

(33)

10 Catches

Recently Caught Dusky flathead

Disappointing beach trip

Species Dusky flathead

Weight 1 oz

6 likes

Caught on the beach

Species Dusky flathead

12 likes • 1 comment

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Another good Flatty for dinner

Species Dusky flathead

15 likes

Gotta love a before and after Flathead. Such a great eating fish.

Species Dusky flathead

10 likes • 2 comments

Nice flatty to start the day

Species Dusky flathead

15 likes

58cm Dusky Flathead at Wello Point

Species Dusky flathead

19 likes • 3 comments

Species Dusky flathead

Weight 6 lb 10 oz

Gear 1

14 likes • 3 comments

Caught a stonks whiting on a ysbbie then. used my go too flattie slayer and got the dog.

Species Dusky flathead

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