Dart Trachinotus botla

Dart will readily take of small chrome and soft plastic lures in a minnow style.

The Swallowtail Dart can grow to around 3kg

The Swallowtail Dart can grow to around 3kg

The Dart is popular species targeted by many anglers from surf beaches all around Australia particularly during the Summer months.

Dart are the smallest member of the Trevally family, and pound for pound put up a great pelagic fight on light gear.

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Towns & creeks to fish for Dart

Double Island PointMoreton BayFraser IslandCoral BayCathie CreekBrisbane Land BasedMooloolabaBrisbaneNoosa

Regions to fish for Dart

Sunshine CoastMid North CoastBrisbaneWide Bay BurnettSouth East QueenslandGold CoastMid WestNorth CoastGascoyne

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