Species
Eastern Rock Lobster
Sagmariasus verreauxi
Tier 3Eating10/10ultralight tackleNSWVICQLDTAS
0 waypoints25–45 cm (max 60 cm) typical
Regulations
NSW10 cm min · bag 2
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | 10 cm min | 2 |
carapace length; diving only | ||
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about eastern rock lobster
Large green rock lobster of east-coast Australian reef, from southern QLD to TAS. Caught by divers in season — rec take strictly regulated in NSW. The biggest spiny lobster in the world.
Biology: Eastern Rock Lobster size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 25–45 cm (max 60 cm)
- Weight
- 1–10 kg
- Depth range
- 0–200 m
- Diet
- molluscs, crustaceans, urchins
- Most active
- nocturnal
- Global range
- Southwest Pacific
How to target: Eastern Rock Lobster angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- diving in season
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