Best places to catch Yellowtail Kingfish

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14 spots with live forecasts for Yellowtail Kingfish — ranked by current conditions.

About Yellowtail Kingfish

Yellowtail Kingfish is a saltwater fish. FishRadar tracks live fishing conditions for Yellowtail Kingfish at 14 spots across Australia, New Zealand, ranked by today's score.

Best months for Yellowtail Kingfish

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Port Stephens Gamefish
96 Good
NSW
Atlantic Blue Marlin · Yellowfin Tuna · Yellowtail Kingfish
Jervis Bay NSW
93 Good
NSW
Yellowtail Kingfish · Mutton Snapper · Mahi-Mahi
Lakes Entrance Victoria
93 Good
Victoria
Mutton Snapper · Yellowtail Kingfish · Mahi-Mahi
Coffin Bay SA
91 Good
South Australia
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Yellowtail Kingfish · Mutton Snapper
Whitianga Coromandel
89 Good
Waikato NZ
Yellowtail Kingfish · Mutton Snapper · Atlantic Blue Marlin
Port Macquarie NSW
71 Good
New South Wales
Yellowtail Kingfish · Mahi-Mahi · Wahoo
Jurien Bay WA
68 Good
Western Australia
Yellowtail Kingfish · Mutton Snapper · Mahi-Mahi
Merimbula NSW South
68 Good
NSW South Coast
Yellowtail Kingfish · Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Mutton Snapper
Rottnest Island Perth
66 Good
Western Australia
Yellowtail Kingfish · Mahi-Mahi · Atlantic Blue Marlin
Fiordland Sounds
64 Good
South Island NZ
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Yellowtail Kingfish · Mutton Snapper
Nelson Tasman Sea
57 Good
Nelson NZ
Yellowtail Kingfish · Mutton Snapper
Port Lincoln Tuna
56 Good
South Australia
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna · Yellowtail Kingfish · Mutton Snapper
Esperance WA
54 Good
Western Australia
Yellowtail Kingfish · Mutton Snapper · Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
Gisborne East Cape
54 Good
Eastland NZ
Atlantic Blue Marlin · Striped Marlin · Yellowtail Kingfish

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to catch Yellowtail Kingfish?

Yellowtail Kingfish is typically most active around April, May, June, July, August, September, October. The best window shifts with hemisphere, weather, and tide — check each spot's live score before heading out.

Where can you catch Yellowtail Kingfish?

FishRadar scores 14 spots for Yellowtail Kingfish across Australia, New Zealand. The highest-scoring spots right now are listed above.

Is Yellowtail Kingfish a freshwater or saltwater fish?

Yellowtail Kingfish is a saltwater fish.

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