Species
Black Cod
Epinephelus daemelii
Also known as saddled rockcod
Tier 4Eating7/10heavy tackleVulnerableNSWQLD
0 waypoints~60–100 cm typical
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Overview: about black cod
Large temperate rockcod of east-coast Australia and Lord Howe Island, protected as Vulnerable. Once a common headland species — now strictly no-take in NSW and QLD. Release immediately if hooked.
Biology: Black Cod size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef, Rock platform
- Typical size
- 60–100 cm (max 200 cm)
- Weight
- 5–70 kg
- Depth range
- 1–100 m
- Diet
- fish, crustaceans, cephalopods
- Global range
- Southwest Pacific
How to target: Black Cod angling strategies
Generally fished with heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- release-only — no-take
Best season: when to catch black cod in Australia
No seasonal pattern for black 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: black cod fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for black cod yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.