Best Fish To Catch in February In Sydney

As Sydney summer peaks so do the waters continue to get warmer and the days longer. This climate and longer daylight hours are what bring anglers onto the ocean. One of the best fish to catch in Cronulla, Sydney is the Blue Marlin as it prefers the warmer waters of summer. Also, the Black Marlin and Blue marlin are on offer for anglers.

There is no shortage of fish to target in the water of Sydney and Cronulla in the summer month of February. The increase in daylight also brings out more fishermen. The water temperature is currently 24.5°C  or if you prefer the imperial measurement it is 76.1°F. February will see the water temperature rise to its peak.

The Blue Marlin is a highly sought after fish by anglers.  Marlin is fast, strong and fighters.  They are considered very good eating.  Marlin are found offshore and can weigh between 90 - 180 kilograms.

What fish are available in February?

Bonito, Blue Marlin, Bonito, Bull Shark, Hapuka, Mahi Mahi, Perch, Tailor and Yellowfin Amberjack.  The habitat of these fish ranges from estuaries, inshore, over reefs and offshore in the deep ocean to a depth of 800 metres.  One of the most targeted and prized eating fish is the Hapuka. The Hapuka can be found in water depths from 30 metres to 800 metres. They can weigh up to 70 kilograms and grow to a length of 1.8 metres. If you want to stay close to shore near estuaries then Tailor is a suggested target. This is a good-eating fish that grows to 120cm and weighs up to 14 kilograms.

Bass

20 - 30 cm
Up to 1 kilogram
Primarily freshwater

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Blue Marlin

Up to 4 metres
Between 90 - 180 kilograms
Offshore in waters over 100 metres deep

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Bonito

70 cm
Up to 7 kilograms
Inshore pelagic fish

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Bull Shark

3.5 metres
Up to 230 kilograms
Saltwater and freshwater. Ocean and rivers.

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Hapuka

180 cm
Up to 70 kilograms
Offshore pelagic fish 30 metres to 800 metres

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Mahi Mahi

90 - 140 cm
7 - 14 kilograms
Offshore pelagic fish

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Perch Longfin

50 cm - 160 cm
Up to 23 kilograms
Inshore near reefs from depths 20 - 50 metres

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Tailor

120 cm
Up to 43 kilograms
Inshore waters and estuaries

Yellowtail Amberjack

1 - 2 metres
5 - 10 kilograms
Inshore, offshore, reef and jetty or pier

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