Habitat
These fish are generally solitary in Tasmania, unlike the mainland where they school in great numbers. Toadfish tend to prefer shallow sandy or muddy estuaries and are distributed all around Tasmania.
Fishing information
These fish are not usually targeted by recreational or commercial fishers, but are an unwanted bycatch species that take baits destined for other species. If small hooks are used, it is likely any capture of a toadie will result in gut hooking. In many cases, they will take a bait without the fisher being aware of having a bite.
Handling
There should be no reason to retain this fish at all as it is poisonous to eat.
Cooking
Poisonous. Do not eat.