Species
Eastern Blue Groper
Achoerodus viridis
Tier 3Eating6/10medium tackleProtected (EPBC)NSWVICSAWA
1 waypoint~40–80 cm typical
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Overview: about eastern blue groper
NSW state fish — curious, friendly inshore reef dweller found from southern QLD to eastern VIC. Spearfishing closed and rod-and-line take heavily restricted in NSW; in many areas they are no-take or limited to one fish. Best appreciated by leaving them alone or hand-feeding while diving.
Biology: Eastern Blue Groper size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 40–80 cm (max 120 cm)
- Weight
- 3–15 kg (max 22 kg)
- Depth range
- 1–40 m
- Diet
- sea urchins, crabs, molluscs
- Most active
- diurnal
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Eastern Blue Groper angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- (NSW: catch-and-release only) — sight-fish red crabs on a no-weight rig along rock platforms
Best season: when to catch eastern blue groper in Australia
No seasonal pattern for eastern blue 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: eastern blue groper fishing spots in Australia
One mapped fishing location for eastern blue groper across Australia, covering land-based fishing and rock fishing. Each location below links through to access notes and coordinates.