Species
Southern Blue Devilfish
Paraplesiops meleagris
Tier 5Eating6/10light tackleVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints~20–30 cm typical
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Overview: about southern blue devilfish
Striking dark-blue spotted reef fish of southern Australian caves and ledges. Mostly a diver's species — rarely caught on rod-and-line. Protected in WA.
Biology: Southern Blue Devilfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 20–30 cm (max 35 cm)
- Weight
- 0.3–0.8 kg
- Depth range
- 3–50 m
- Diet
- small crustaceans, fish
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Southern Blue Devilfish angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- incidental capture (release-only in WA)
Best season: when to catch southern blue devilfish in Australia
No seasonal pattern for southern blue devilfish yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: southern blue devilfish fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for southern blue devilfish yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.