Species
Flowery Rockcod
Epinephelus fuscoguttatus
Tier 3Eating7/10medium tackleVulnerableQLDWANT
0 waypoints~40–70 cm typical
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Overview: about flowery rockcod
Heavy-bodied tropical reef cod of northern Australia, common on coral reef in 10-60 m. Strong fighters on bait and jigs. Quality eating but watch ciguatera at larger sizes.
Biology: Flowery Rockcod size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 40–70 cm (max 120 cm)
- Weight
- 1.5–12 kg
- Depth range
- 5–80 m
- Diet
- fish, crustaceans, cephalopods
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Flowery Rockcod angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- live baits over reef
- deep jigs
Best season: when to catch flowery rockcod in Australia
No seasonal pattern for flowery rockcod yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: flowery rockcod fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for flowery rockcod yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.