Open Year-Round

Southern Calamari

Sepioteuthis australis

Also known as: Squid, Calamari, Southern Squid

DPIRD Category Mollusc
Peak Season Year round
Difficulty Easy
Fight Rating ★★★☆☆
Southern Calamari

Regulations & Limits

MOLLUSC

Limits by Bioregion

West Coast OPEN
Min Size —
Individual Limit 15 fish
Mixed Limit Combined limit with cuttlefish and octopus
✓ Open year-round.
South Coast OPEN
Min Size —
Individual Limit 15 fish
Mixed Limit Combined limit with cuttlefish and octopus
✓ 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

  • Combined bag limit with cuttlefish and octopus
  • Octopus trigger traps legal - check DPIRD website for specifications

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

Size & Weight

Typical Size25 cm
Max Size45 cm
Typical Weight0 kg
Max Weight1 kg

Habitat

Where: Seagrass beds, jetties, reef edges

Depth: 2-50m

ID Features: Torpedo shaped, fins along body, colour changing

Season

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Peak Available Poor

Peak: Year round | Water Temp: 14 – 22°C

How to Catch Southern Calamari

1

Squid jigging

Setup

  • Line: PE0.6-1 / 3-6kg
  • Leader: 8-12lb fluoro

Top Lures

  • Squid jigs 2.5-3.5
  • Egi style jigs

Best Baits

  • Not typically used

Eating Quality

★★★★★ Excellent

Flesh: White

Best cooked: Salt & pepper, rings, stuffed

The Fight

★★★☆☆ 3/5

Pulls hard on light gear

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