The Western school sillago is a slender, elongated fish found in coastal waters and estuaries. It typically grows to about 8-10 inches and weighs around 0.5-1 pound. Its diet consists mainly of small invertebrates and crustaceans. Known for schooling behavior, this species prefers sandy or muddy substrates where it can blend in and forage effectively. This summary is AI generated
Fishing forecast
Water type
Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Western school sillago.