Dusky Flathead
Dusky Flathead is also known as Flattie, Lizard and Frog. The Dusky Flatheads Colour varies with location fish caught in sandy areas are light brown in colour whereas fish caught on muddy or weedy areas are often dark brown with a greenish tinge dark bars are often visible across upper body. Dusky Flathead is easily distinguished from other flatheads by the distinctive black spot circled in blue on their tail fin.
The Dusky Flathead is the largest of all Australian flathead. Most commonly caught between 40cm and 60cm, however it can reach 1.2m and weighing up to 15kg.
*** Please Note all Dusky Flathead over 60cm are females and should be Released ***
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How To Catch Big Dusky Flathead” PART 1
Dusky Flathead Distribution
Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria
Recommended Lures and Tackle
Tackle
Lures
Blades, Minnow Lures, Jigs, Saltwater fly, Jigs and soft Plastics.
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