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West Coast Demersal Closure in Effect

Breaksea Cod is part of the West Coast demersal scalefish closure. Boat-based recreational fishing for this species is prohibited until Spring 2027.

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West Coast Closed

Breaksea Cod

Epinephelides armatus

Also known as: Breaky, Breaksea

DPIRD Category Demersal Scalefish
Peak Season Year round
Difficulty Moderate
Fight Rating ★★★☆☆
Breaksea Cod

Regulations & Limits

DEMERSAL SCALEFISH

⚖️ Mixed Species Limit Applies

Breaksea Cod count towards your total demersal scalefish bag limit. You can keep a maximum of 2 demersal scalefish total statewide.

Limits by Bioregion

West Coast CLOSED
Closed to boat fishing until Spring 2027
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

  • Part of rockcods group (Family Epinephelidae and Serranidae)

ℹ️ Regulations can change. Always verify current rules at rules.fish.wa.gov.au

Size & Weight

Typical Size35 cm
Max Size50 cm
Typical Weight1 kg
Max Weight4 kg

Habitat

Where: Rocky reefs, offshore structure

Depth: 30-100m

ID Features: Reddish-brown with darker bands, large mouth, robust body

Season

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Peak Available Poor

Peak: Year round | Water Temp: 14 – 20°C

How to Catch Breaksea Cod

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Bottom fishing

Setup

  • Line: PE2-4 / 15-24kg
  • Leader: 40-60lb fluoro

Top Lures

  • Soft plastics 4-5inch
  • Slow jigs 80-150g
  • Inchiku

Best Baits

  • Squid
  • Pilchards
  • Octopus

Eating Quality

★★★★★ Excellent

Flesh: White

Best cooked: Pan fried, battered, steamed

The Fight

★★★☆☆ 3/5

Solid fighters, head for structure

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