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West Coast Demersal Closure in Effect

Robinson's Sea Bream 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

Robinson's Sea Bream

Gymnocranius grandoculis

Also known as: Robbie, Blue-lined Sea Bream

DPIRD Category Demersal Scalefish
Peak Season Year round
Difficulty Moderate
Fight Rating ★★★☆☆
Robinson's Sea Bream

Regulations & Limits

DEMERSAL SCALEFISH

⚖️ Mixed Species Limit Applies

Robinson's Sea Bream 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 emperors and seabream group

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

Size & Weight

Typical Size40 cm
Max Size65 cm
Typical Weight2 kg
Max Weight6 kg

Habitat

Where: Offshore reefs, deeper structure

Depth: 30-150m

ID Features: Silver-grey with blue lines on head, large eyes

Season

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Peak Available Poor

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

How to Catch Robinson's Sea Bream

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Bottom fishing

Setup

  • Line: PE2-3 / 12-20kg
  • Leader: 30-50lb fluoro

Top Lures

  • Soft plastics 3-5inch
  • Small jigs 60-100g

Best Baits

  • Squid
  • Prawns
  • Fish strips

Eating Quality

★★★★★ Excellent

Flesh: White

Best cooked: Steamed, grilled, pan fried

The Fight

★★★☆☆ 3/5

Deep water fighter

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