Species
Blacklip Abalone
Haliotis rubra
Tier 3Eating10/10ultralight tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints12–18 cm (max 22 cm) typical
Regulations
VIC12 cm min · bag 5TAS14 cm min · bag 10
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| VIC | 12 cm min | 5 |
| TAS | 14 cm min | 10 |
licence required | ||
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about blacklip abalone
Iconic southern Australian shellfish, the basis of major commercial and rec dive fisheries in TAS, VIC, SA and NSW. Strict bag limits, size limits, and licensing apply. Premium seafood.
Biology: Blacklip Abalone size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 12–18 cm (max 22 cm)
- Weight
- 0.3–1.2 kg
- Depth range
- 1–40 m
- Diet
- algae
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Blacklip Abalone angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- free-diving on shallow reef
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