Species
Giant Boarfish
Paristiopterus labiosus
Tier 5Eating7/10medium tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints40–60 cm (max 90 cm) typical
Overview: about giant boarfish
Deep-shelf species of southern Australia, sometimes taken on rod-and-line when chasing hapuku. Distinctive deep body and pursed lips. Decent eating.
Biology: Giant Boarfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Shelf
- Typical size
- 40–60 cm (max 90 cm)
- Weight
- 1–6 kg
- Depth range
- 40–400 m
- Diet
- small fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Southern Hemisphere temperate
How to target: Giant Boarfish angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- paternoster rigs on shelf
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