Species
Giant Cuttlefish
Sepia apama
Also known as Australian giant cuttlefish
Tier 3Eating8/10light tackleNear ThreatenedNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints~30–50 cm typical
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Overview: about giant cuttlefish
World's largest cuttlefish, famous for the massive spawning aggregation in Whyalla SA each winter. Caught on egi-style jigs over weedy reef and bays. Excellent eating; SA has area closures during spawning.
Biology: Giant Cuttlefish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Reef
- Typical size
- 30–50 cm (max 100 cm)
- Weight
- 1–10 kg
- Depth range
- 0–100 m
- Diet
- fish, crustaceans, smaller cephalopods
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Giant Cuttlefish angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- egi jigs over weed
- small lures around reef
Best season: when to catch giant cuttlefish in Australia
- VIC
- Mar-Oct
- SA
- May-Aug (Whyalla aggregation)
Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions, so check recent reports before a trip.
Where to catch: giant cuttlefish fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for giant cuttlefish yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.