Best Months
Apr – Jul
Best Time
Daytime fishing over deep reef and rock ledges; trumpeter are bolder in low light
Tide
Strong tidal flow over rocky reef is essential; fish the run-in tide
Top Locations
18 regions
How to Catch Striped Trumpeter
Strong tidal flow over rocky reef is essential; fish the run-in tide
Daytime fishing over deep reef and rock ledges; trumpeter are bolder in low light
Cold, clear water 12–16°C; calm to light swell for kelp reef access
Rock ledges and deep reef in 15–60m, kelp-covered bottom, underwater rocky headlands off TAS coast
Static bottom bait with pippi, squid, or crab; or slow-worked jig along the reef profile
Trumpeter hold extremely close to the kelp — drop your bait right on the reef edge. If you're not getting snags, you're not fishing in the right spot.
Best Regions by Month
Seasonal ratings across all Australian regions. Click a region to see the full calendar.
Presenting bait (pilchards, squid, cut fish) on the bottom over reef structure.
Working metal jigs up and down in the water column over reefs or structure.
Methodical jigging technique using specially designed slow-pitch jigs over reef structure.