Species
Estuary Cod
Epinephelus coioides
Also known as estuary rockcod · greasy cod
Tier 2Eating8/10heavy tackleVulnerableQLDWANT
0 waypoints~40–80 cm typical
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Range & spots
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Overview: about estuary cod
Big inshore tropical grouper of northern Australian estuaries and inshore reefs, growing to over a metre. Targeted with live baits and large soft plastics around mangrove snags, jetties and rock bars. Excellent eating but watch ciguatera at larger sizes.
Biology: Estuary Cod size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Inshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 40–80 cm (max 120 cm)
- Weight
- 1–30 kg
- Depth range
- 0–100 m
- Diet
- fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Estuary Cod angling strategies
Generally fished with heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- live mullet around snags
- big soft plastics on jigheads
- whole baits on heavy paternoster
Best season: when to catch estuary cod in Australia
No seasonal pattern for estuary cod yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: estuary cod fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for estuary cod yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.