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West Coast Demersal Closure in Effect
Goldspot Pigfish 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)
Goldspot Pigfish
Bodianus spp.
Also known as: Pigfish
DPIRD Category
Demersal
Peak Season
Year-round (when open)
Difficulty
Beginner
Fight Rating
★★☆☆☆
Regulations & Limits
DEMERSAL
⚖️ Mixed Species Limit Applies
Goldspot Pigfish 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 Size | 20-30 cm |
| Max Size | 45 cm |
| Typical Weight | 0.5-1.5 kg |
| Max Weight | 3 kg |
Habitat
Where: Rocky reefs and weed beds
Depth: 10-80m
ID Features: Orange-red body with gold spot behind eye, pig-like snout
Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Peak
Available
Poor
Peak: Year-round (when open) | Water Temp: 16-22°C
How to Catch Goldspot Pigfish
1
Bottom fishing
Setup
- Line: PE 1-2
- Leader: 20-30lb fluorocarbon
Best Baits
- Prawns
- Squid
Eating Quality
Flesh: White, mild flesh
Best cooked: Pan-fried
The Fight
Light fighters. Part of the Bodianus family alongside foxfish.