Species
Bass Groper
Polyprion americanus
Tier 3Eating9/10extra heavy tackleNSWVICTAS
0 waypoints~80–150 cm typical
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Overview: about bass groper
Atlantic-bridging deepwater wreckfish caught by rec anglers off southern NSW, eastern VIC and TAS in 400-1000 m. Massive deep-dropping target — electrics and heavy gear essential. Closely related to hapuku and often caught alongside it.
Biology: Bass Groper size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Drop-off, Offshore
- Typical size
- 80–150 cm (max 220 cm)
- Weight
- 15–80 kg
- Depth range
- 200–1000 m
- Diet
- fish, squid, crustaceans
- Global range
- Cosmopolitan deepwater
How to target: Bass Groper angling strategies
Generally fished with extra heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- electric reels with whole baits in 400-800 m
Best season: when to catch bass groper in Australia
No seasonal pattern for bass groper yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: bass groper fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for bass groper yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.