Species
Blue-eye Trevalla
Hyperoglyphe antarctica
Also known as blue-eye · deepsea trevalla
Tier 2Eating10/10extra heavy tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints60–100 cm (max 140 cm) typical
Regulations
TASbag 5
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| TAS | — | 5 |
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about blue-eye trevalla
Deepwater table-fish royalty of TAS, VIC and southern NSW, taken in 400-800 m on heavy electric gear. Slow-growing and long-lived — rec bag limits apply in TAS. Premium white flesh that rivals hapuku for quality.
Biology: Blue-eye Trevalla size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Drop-off, Offshore
- Typical size
- 60–100 cm (max 140 cm)
- Weight
- 8–40 kg
- Depth range
- 200–1500 m
- Diet
- squid, fish, jellyfish
- Global range
- Southern Hemisphere temperate
How to target: Blue-eye Trevalla angling strategies
Generally fished with extra heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- electric reels with squid baits in 400-700 m
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