Coral Trout

Species Information

Scientific Name:	Plectropomus leopardus
Common Names:	Leopard Coral Grouper, coral trout
Environment:	Inshore, Nearshore, Offshore
Ideal Temp:	75-82°F (24-28°C)

About Coral Trout

Coral trout is a species of fish in the family Serranidae, commonly known as the leopard coral grouper or the common coral trout. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Society Islands and Samoa, including the Great Barrier Reef and other areas in Australia.

Coral trout have a relatively deep, oval-shaped body with a large head and a wide mouth. They typically have a colorful pattern of bright red, orange, and yellow markings with dark spots or blotches, sometime blue, on their upper body and fins. The color pattern can vary depending on the species, sex, and location of the fish.

This species typically inhabits coral reefs and rocky areas, and can be found at depths ranging from 3 to 330 feet (1 to 100 meters). It is a predatory fish, feeding on a variety of small fishes and crustaceans.

These fish are highly valued for their flesh, which is considered to be of excellent quality, and they are a popular target for both commercial and recreational fishing.

Coral Trout Fishing

World Record:	9.20 kg (20 lb 4 oz) Susami, Wakayama, Japan06-Jul-2011
# Fish Caught:	91769 documented in database.
Earliest Record:	1/1/1882 12:00:00 AM and located at -33.83300, 151.16600.
Latest Record:	4/4/2025 2:06:12 AM and located at -31.82141, 115.73853.
Common Techniques:	Bottom Fishing, Jigging
Popular Lure Types:	Bottom Rig, Jigs
Fishing Spots:	1409 Coral Trout fishing spots.

Latest Coral Trout Fishing Reports and Spots

Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report - 01 August 2025 - 8/1/2025 3:23:19 AM

96 Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report - 01 August 2025 All the best tips and photos on what's biting across WA including forecasts gear us (View)

Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 18 July 2025 🎣 - 7/17/2025 8:00:00 PM

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Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report - 25 July 2025 (new design!) - 7/24/2025 11:08:44 PM

96 Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report - 25 July 2025 (new design!) All the best tips and photos on what's biting across WA including forec (View)

Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 11 July 2025 🎣 - 7/11/2025 1:56:58 AM

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Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 4 July 2025 🎣 - 4/7/2025 12:03:00 AM

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Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 27 June 2025 🎣 - 6/27/2025 1:52:24 AM

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Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 20 June 2025 🎣 - 6/20/2025 2:58:36 AM

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Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 13 June 2025 🎣 - 6/13/2025 4:21:29 AM

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 13/06/25 The pinnacle of the West Aussie fishing lifestyle (View)

Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 6 June 2025 🎣 - 6/6/2025 1:32:11 AM

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 06/06/25 A lovely Rankin cod that found a stickbait too go (View)

Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 30 May 2025 🎣 - 5/30/2025 3:25:41 AM

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