Open Year-Round
Blue-eye Trevalla
Hyperoglyphe antarctica
Also known as: Blue-eye Cod, Deep Sea Trevalla, Bight Redfish
DPIRD Category
Demersal
Peak Season
Year round
Difficulty
Advanced
Fight Rating
★★★★☆
Regulations & Limits
DEMERSAL
⚖️ Mixed Species Limit Applies
Blue-eye Trevalla count towards your total demersal scalefish bag limit. You can keep a maximum of 2 demersal scalefish total statewide.
Limits by Bioregion
West Coast
N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
South Coast
OPEN
Min Size
—
Individual Limit
3 fish
Mixed Limit
Within 5 demersal total
✓ Open year-round.
Gascoyne
N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
Pilbara
N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
North Coast (Kimberley)
N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
Good to Know
- Deep water species 200-600m
- Part of demersal mixed limit
- Premium eating fish
- Grows to 140cm, 60kg
- Lives up to 40 years
ℹ️ Regulations can change. Always verify current rules at rules.fish.wa.gov.au
Size & Weight
| Typical Size | 50-90 cm |
| Max Size | 140 cm |
| Typical Weight | 5-20 kg |
| Max Weight | 60 kg |
Habitat
Where: Deep continental shelf and slope, often around seamounts and structure
Depth: 200-600m (sometimes deeper)
Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Peak
Available
Poor
Peak: Year round
How to Catch Blue-eye Trevalla
1
Size & Weight
Setup
- Line: PE6-10 / 60-100lb braid
- Leader: 80-150lb mono/fluoro
Best Baits
- Whole squid
- Blue mackerel fillets
- Fresh pilchard/yakka
- Large fish strips
2
Location Tips
Eating Quality
Flesh: White, firm, large flakes, excellent flavour
Best cooked: Pan-fried, grilled, baked
The Fight
Blue-eye put up solid resistance with powerful head shakes and dogged runs. The main challenge is the depth - winding up from 400m is a workout even with electric reels.