fish id please

[itsme111]

Hi just hoping someone can tell me what this is and if you can eat it caught it in mornington

[Fish-cador]

I am sure this question will cause a stir. Some will say - why kill it when you are not sure it can be eaten? Before firing those comments, let's be realistic. How many fish do we know are poisonous? I am not sure what this is but if it is not a toadie, I will eat it. How big this is? Looks like a nice fish. Nice work.

[itsme111]

Thanks speared it this morning
is about 40-45 cm not a toady so thought i would try it would be good to know what I'm eating though

[SFP Guy.]

If you're not sure what species it is it may be best to take a photo and put it back.

I know it may not be poisonous but what if it were a protected species?

Sorry, I can't help with the ID but I'll get some books out and have a look!

Cheers,

Cam.

[CarlG]

looks like a rock cale..(which taste like shite), but I`m probably wrong...

[SFP Guy.]

looks like a rock cale..(which taste like shite), but I`m probably wrong...

I'm with Carl! Hard to tell with one very average photo!

Give it a fry up and let us know what it tastes like!

Cam.

[Brett]

May be a kelp fish, pretty common around the bay, might be a bit big for one though.

[itsme111]

Thanks for the replys i thought maybe rock cale too. Smelly fish
not good to eat.

[Tonyzee]

Apparently feeds on algae, so will probably tast like S^&*!

[itsme111]

The leather jackets were good though