Overview
Bigeye trevally school heavily around wrecks, bommies and jetties in tropical waters, often hanging in slow-moving walls of fish through the day.
They feed most actively at night and in low light, when the school breaks up and hunts bait along the reef edge.
They fight hard, dogged and deep, and are usually released.
Where to find them
- ▸Wrecks and bommies in 10–30 m.
- ▸Tropical jetty and marina structure after dark.
- ▸Reef edges with strong tidal flow.
- ▸Harbour entrances at night under lights.
Tackle
- ▸Rod: 7' spin rated 8–15 kg.
- ▸Line: 30–50 lb braid with 60 lb fluorocarbon.
- ▸Lures: 100–140 mm stickbaits, 5" plastics, small poppers.
Tips from the water
- ▸Fish lit structure after dark — the school hunts the light line.
- ▸Work lures on the up-current side and let them swing past the structure.
- ▸Keep steady pressure; they will find the nearest bommie.
Regulations
Size, bag and possession limits differ between states and can change each season. Check the current rules with your state fisheries authority before keeping a fish.