Is this a stonefish

[ramrod]

Caught this the other day and wondering if it is a stonefish

[ramrod]

Caught this the other day and wondering if it is a stonefish

[Greg P]

Yep sure looks like one

[JEWIENEWIE]

That would be a yes mate, dont go near the buggers, i would rather lose my hook!
Jewie

[ramrod]

Caught off Mud island

[get wet]

great eating just watch the spikes... lol

[Just_chips]

This is a pic of one we caught at Coochin Ck a couple of weeks ago

[Just_chips]

Not sure based on the angle of your shot. They are possibly one of the ugliest creatures you are ever likely to encounter. This fella was about 30cm long but was as round as a kid size footy. It also fought like a wet sock both in and out of the water with very little movement. hope this helps in a positive identification for you so you know what you're dealing with in the future

[Chezzy13]

They are possibly one of the ugliest creatures you are ever likely to encounter.

Lol @ That, I'll say, look at that thing :o

[Dory4.1]

you can understand how people stand on them!

[Sea-Dog]

Personally I think it is not a stonefish, but a related beastie
Demon Stingerfish
Inimicus caledonicus


This species is also known as the Bearded Ghoul and Demon Stinger.

The Demon Stingerfish is usually brown, sometimes with whitish blotches. Its eyes are positioned above the dorsal margin of the head. It has long venomous dorsal fin spines that can inflict a painful wound (http://www.amonline.net.au/fishes/fishfacts/fish/inimicussting.htm). The lower two pectoral fin rays are detached from the rest of the fin. These are used by the Demon Stingerfish to crawl along the seabed.
This species grows to about 25 cm in length.
It is usually found in sandy areas and seagrass beds in tropical marine waters of the Eastern Indian Ocean to Western Pacific.
In Australia it is known from northern Queensland, south to the northern coast of New South Wales.