Species
Bight Redfish
Centroberyx gerrardi
Tier 3Eating8/10medium tackleVICSAWA
0 waypoints~30–45 cm typical
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Overview: about bight redfish
Schooling deepwater bright-red reef fish of the Great Australian Bight and southern Australia. Caught on paternoster rigs over deep reef in 100-300 m. The southern equivalent of small-mouth nannygai.
Biology: Bight Redfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef, Shelf
- Typical size
- 30–45 cm (max 65 cm)
- Weight
- 0.5–2 kg
- Depth range
- 50–400 m
- Diet
- small fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Bight Redfish angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- paternoster rigs over deep reef
Best season: when to catch bight redfish in Australia
No seasonal pattern for bight redfish yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: bight redfish fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for bight redfish yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.