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West Coast Demersal Closure in Effect

Giant Boarfish 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 Demersal Closure (until Spring 2027)

Giant Boarfish

Family Pentacerotidae

Also known as: Boarfish

DPIRD Category Demersal
Peak Season Year-round (when open)
Difficulty Advanced
Fight Rating ★★★☆☆
Giant Boarfish

Regulations & Limits

DEMERSAL

⚖️ Mixed Species Limit Applies

Giant Boarfish 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
Species not commonly found in this region
South Coast N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
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

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

Size & Weight

Typical Size30-50 cm
Max Size80 cm
Typical Weight1-4 kg
Max Weight10 kg

Habitat

Where: Deep rocky reefs and canyons

Depth: 50-300m

ID Features: High, compressed body, armoured head, prominent dorsal spines, silvery-grey body

Season

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Peak Available Poor

Peak: Year-round (when open) | Water Temp: 14-20°C

How to Catch Giant Boarfish

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Deep bottom fishing

Setup

  • Line: PE 3-6
  • Leader: 40-60lb fluorocarbon

Best Baits

  • Squid
  • Pilchards

Eating Quality

★★★☆☆ Good

Flesh: White, firm flesh

Best cooked: Pan-fried, baked

The Fight

★★★☆☆ 3/5

Moderate fighters from deep water. May be taken during the WC demersal closed season.

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