Blue Salmon

	Scientific Name	Eleutheronema tetradactylum
	Other Names	Threadfins, Fourfinger Threadfin, Cooktown Salmon, Bluntnose Salmon
	World Record	N/A

Description

Blue salmon are aggressive feeders and active fighters once hooked. Blue threadfin grow to at least 120cm (18.5kg). These fish are sexually mature at around 98cm in length. They are silvery-blue along the back graduating to silvery-white on the belly. The pectoral fins are yellow with three to four thread-like filaments located below. The forked tail is dusky grey and the dorsal fins and tail are trimmed with blue-black. They are distinct from king salmon in having fewer and shorter filaments.

Habitat

Blue salmon are marine fish and inhabit mid to bottom waters. They can be found in estuaries and muddy rivers and occasionally enter freshwater. They can be found along the Queensland coast from Noosa in the south to the Gulf of Carpentaria. They are often found in association with mangroves, and form small schools in feeding and spawning habitats in coastal shallows.

Feeding Habits

These fish are aggressive feeders. The hang around estury mouths waiting for bait fish to be washed out.

Age and Growth

These fish are sexually mature at around 98cm in length.

Tackle and Methods

Lure casting with spinners and minnows.
Flyfishing wit dry as well as wet flies.
Bait fishing with live prawns

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