Species
Elephant Fish
Callorhinchus milii
Also known as elephant shark · ghostshark
Tier 3Eating7/10light tackleNSWVICSATAS
0 waypoints60–90 cm (max 125 cm) typical
Regulations
VICbag 4
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| VIC | — | 4 |
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about elephant fish
Striking trunk-snouted southern Australian chimaera, a target in VIC bay fisheries in autumn. Caught on small baits drifted over sand and mud bottoms. Distinctive trunk and white flesh — popular winter table fish.
Biology: Elephant Fish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Shelf
- Typical size
- 60–90 cm (max 125 cm)
- Weight
- 2–7 kg
- Depth range
- 0–200 m
- Diet
- molluscs, crustaceans
- Global range
- Southwest Pacific
How to target: Elephant Fish angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- squid or pilchard on paternoster over sand
- berleyed drifts in Western Port
Best season: when to catch elephant fish in Australia
- VIC
- Mar-Jun
Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions, so check recent reports before a trip.
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More information: elephant fish references & sources
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