Species
Bar Cod
Epinephelus ergastularius
Also known as pacific bar-cod
Tier 4Eating8/10heavy tackleNSWQLD
0 waypoints~60–100 cm typical
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Overview: about bar cod
Deepwater grouper of east-coast Australian shelf, found off NSW and QLD in 100-400 m. A heavy electric-reel target alongside hapuku and bass groper. Excellent table fish.
Biology: Bar Cod size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Drop-off, Offshore
- Typical size
- 60–100 cm (max 130 cm)
- Weight
- 5–30 kg
- Depth range
- 60–500 m
- Diet
- fish, squid
- Global range
- Southwest Pacific
How to target: Bar Cod angling strategies
Generally fished with heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- electric reels in 200-400 m
Best season: when to catch bar cod in Australia
No seasonal pattern for bar cod yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: bar cod fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for bar cod yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.