Species
Slender Codling
Halargyreus johnsonii
Tier 5Eating7/10extra heavy tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints~40–60 cm typical
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Overview: about slender codling
Small deepwater cod of southern Australian slope, occasional bycatch on deep-drop trips. Decent eating; uncommon in rec catches.
Biology: Slender Codling size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Drop-off, Offshore
- Typical size
- 40–60 cm (max 75 cm)
- Weight
- 1–3 kg
- Depth range
- 400–1900 m
- Diet
- small fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Southern Hemisphere deepwater
How to target: Slender Codling angling strategies
Generally fished with extra heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- deep electric reels
Best season: when to catch slender codling in Australia
No seasonal pattern for slender codling yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: slender codling fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for slender codling yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.