Species
Arrow Squid
Nototodarus gouldi
Also known as gould's squid
Tier 3Eating6/10light tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints~25–40 cm typical
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Overview: about arrow squid
Slim offshore squid of southern Australian shelf and shelf-break waters, common bycatch on tuna and snapper trips. Caught on small jigs in 50-200 m. Different from inshore southern calamari — softer and used more as bait or for cooking quickly.
Biology: Arrow Squid size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Offshore, Shelf
- Typical size
- 25–40 cm (max 60 cm)
- Weight
- 0.2–1 kg
- Depth range
- 50–500 m
- Diet
- small fish, squid
- Global range
- Southwest Pacific
How to target: Arrow Squid angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- squid jigs in 80-200 m at night
Best season: when to catch arrow squid in Australia
No seasonal pattern for arrow squid yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: arrow squid fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for arrow squid yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.