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Most Sought After Fish in the Whitsundays

Updated Wed 03 Jan 2024

Whether you are a keen angler or an avid snorkeller or scuba diving, the Whitsundays are home to some of the most special and most sought-after fish species. With the Great Barrier Reef continuing along the Queensland coast, this area is a flourishing playground for exotic fish and there are many opportunities to see them up close and personal! 

Some of the most sought-after reef fish are also protected and are not commonly-sighted, making the experience more special.

The below species are sizeable species found in reefs around the Whitsunday islands.

  • Maori Wrasse – protected species
  • Coral Trout – size and bag limits apply
  • Barramundi Cod – protected species
  • Emperor – rules apply
  • Chinaman – protected species
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