Species
Doughboy Scallop
Mimachlamys asperrima
Tier 4Eating9/10ultralight tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints6–10 cm (max 13 cm) typical
Overview: about doughboy scallop
Common southern Australian scallop, sometimes targeted by rec divers in season. Strict licensing in TAS where the bay scallop fishery has been heavily managed.
Biology: Doughboy Scallop size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Inshore
- Typical size
- 6–10 cm (max 13 cm)
- Weight
- 0.05–0.15 kg
- Depth range
- 5–50 m
- Diet
- filter feeder
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Doughboy Scallop angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- free-diving in season
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