Wild-caught, no harmful fishing practices
Our wild-caught Australian Coral Trout are line-caught sustainably and respectfully from wild populations. This means no net fishing, no by-catch, and no other harmful fishing practices.
We proudly stand by our commitment to sustainability — not only out of respect for the fish, but for the sensitive ecosystem they exist within. A thriving environment and healthy fish go hand in hand.
For the year 2024-2025, Australian Coral Trout has been certified as Sustainable by the FRDC. Learn more at www.frdc.com.au
No murky waters
Our wild-caught Australian Coral Trout are sourced from over 35 commercial fishing vessels in the Reef Line Fishery operating under strict government-mandated regulations in Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef.
These regulations act as guardrails to ensure the sustainability of Coral Trout populations and the health of the surrounding marine environment. Some critical steps we take to ensure long-term sustainability include:
- Specific gear and equipment requirements
- Two closed seasons during the fish spawning season
- No take of certain species
- Minimum legal size limits
- Vessel size limits
- Satellite vessel tracking on all boats
World leading fishery management
Each licensed commercial fisher is allocated a quota, representing a percentage of the total allowable commercial catch for Coral Trout. Annually, the Queensland State Government determines this total allowable commercial catch based on the health of the fish population. These firmly enforced limits make our fishery one of the best-managed globally, ensuring the thriving population of Australian Coral Trout for the long-term. Our unwavering commitment to maintaining best practice harvesting produces the best outcomes for today, and for future generations too.
Staying engaged
Sustaining the health of the Coral Trout industry is a mutually beneficial act with sustaining the environment we operate within. That’s why we’re committed to working closely with our fishing fleet and engaging in meaningful community outreach to ensure compliance and best practice is universally adopted. What’s more, we always have one eye trained on the horizon when it comes to sustainability so we catch any new technologies, methods, and ideas to safeguard both our industry and nature.
faqs
What’s the difference in colours of Coral Trout?
Coral Trout come in a variety of different colours. You’ll see them come in light pinks, browns, greens, oranges and bright reds. The colour of the fish depends on the depth at which it’s caught. Red fish are caught much deeper than any other colour, but they are all the same delicious taste.
Do Coral Trout taste different depending on what colour or size they are?
The short answer is no. It doesn’t matter what colour or size the Coral Trout is, they all taste magnificent and are of exactly the same quality.
What’s the best way to cook Coral Trout?
You can cook your Coral Trout however you wish. But, you should know, with Coral Trout, less is more. Gentle heat is the most suitable, as it retains the moisture and allows the delicate shellfish notes of the fish to shine. It may be tempting to torch, blister or charcoal the skin for effect, but these high heat preparations can give the skin a bitter aftertaste, taking away from the delicate, sweet shellfish flavour.
Where do you export your Coral Trout?
We can export our premium fresh fish to almost anywhere in the world. Contact us to find out more.
How reliable is your source of Coral Trout?
We’re the most reliable source of wild-caught Coral Trout you’ll find in Australia. We buy from dozens of different boats along the Queensland coast and are the largest owner of quota for Coral Trout in Australia.