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West Coast Demersal Closure in Effect

Dhufish 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

Dhufish

Glaucosoma hebraicum

Also known as: Dhuie, WA Dhufish

DPIRD Category Demersal Scalefish
Peak Season Year round
Difficulty Difficult
Fight Rating ★★★★★
Dhufish

Regulations & Limits

DEMERSAL SCALEFISH

⚖️ Mixed Species Limit Applies

Dhufish 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 2 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

  • WA's premier table fish - iconic species
  • Land-based fishing exempt from West Coast closure
  • Spearfishing for dhufish NOT permitted during West Coast closure

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

Size & Weight

Typical Size60 cm
Max Size100 cm
Typical Weight10 kg
Max Weight25 kg

Habitat

Where: Rocky reefs, offshore structure

Depth: 20-100m

ID Features: Grey-blue with darker bars, large lips, distinctive deep body profile

Season

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Peak Available Poor

Peak: Year round | Water Temp: 16 – 22°C

How to Catch Dhufish

1

Bottom fishing

Setup

  • Line: PE4-6 / 24-37kg
  • Leader: 60-100lb fluoro

Top Lures

  • Large soft plastics 6-8inch
  • Slow pitch jigs 200-300g

Best Baits

  • Squid
  • Octopus
  • Herring
  • Mulies
2

Slow pitch jigging

Setup

  • Line: PE3-5 / 20-30kg
  • Leader: 60-80lb fluoro

Top Lures

  • Slow pitch jigs 150-250g
  • Inchiku
  • Knife jigs

Best Baits

  • Squid strips as assist

Eating Quality

★★★★★ Excellent

Flesh: White

Best cooked: Grilled, pan fried, baked - premium

The Fight

★★★★★ 5/5

Powerful, aggressive, head shakes

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