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West Coast Demersal Closure in Effect

Jobfish 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

Jobfish

Pristipomoides spp.

Also known as: Jobfish, Rosy Jobfish

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

Regulations & Limits

DEMERSAL SCALEFISH

⚖️ Mixed Species Limit Applies

Jobfish 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 OPEN
Min Size —
Individual Limit 3 fish
Mixed Limit Within 5 demersal total
✓ Open year-round.
Pilbara N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
North Coast (Kimberley) OPEN
Min Size —
Individual Limit 3 fish
Mixed Limit Within 5 demersal total
✓ Open year-round.

Good to Know

  • Part of tropical snappers group (Family Lutjanidae)

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

Size & Weight

Typical Size40 cm
Max Size60 cm
Typical Weight2 kg
Max Weight5 kg

Habitat

Where: Deep reefs, offshore structure

Depth: 80-250m

ID Features: Pink-silver body, forked tail, large eyes

Season

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Peak Available Poor

Peak: Year round | Water Temp: 24 – 30°C

How to Catch Jobfish

1

Deep jigging

Setup

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

Top Lures

  • Slow pitch jigs 200-350g
  • Knife jigs

Best Baits

  • Squid
  • Fish strips

Eating Quality

★★★★★ Excellent

Flesh: White

Best cooked: Grilled, steamed, pan fried

The Fight

★★★☆☆ 3/5

Solid deep water fighter

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