Regardless of how the blotch got there, fingermark are a stunning fish growing to around 90 to 100cm and even the smaller specimens fight surprisingly hard.

Are Fingermark fish good eating?

It is a splendid fish, highly prized for its eating qualities ( arguably the best eating fish to come from the estuaries) and offers a dogged hard fight to the boat. ... Obviously this dictates fairly heavy tackle, strong leaders, sharp 3/0 – 6/0 hooks and fresh fish or large prawn baits.

Where can I get a Fingermark?

Fingermark are also known around the top end of Australia as Golden Snapper, particularly in the Northern Territory. They are found in estuaries, inshore reefs, structures and wrecks throughout the northern parts of Australia.