Species
Eastern Rock Lobster
Sagmariasus verreauxi
Tier 3Eating10/10ultralight tackleNSWVICQLDTAS
0 waypoints~25–45 cm typical
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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
Best season: when to catch eastern rock lobster in Australia
No seasonal pattern for eastern rock lobster 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 rock lobster fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for eastern rock lobster yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.