Species
Gold-spotted Rockcod
Epinephelus areolatus
Tier 4Eating7/10light tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints25–35 cm (max 50 cm) typical
Overview: about gold-spotted rockcod
Small tropical reef cod of northern Australia, common on inshore reefs and rubble bottoms. Caught on bait and small jigs in 10-50 m. Pretty, edible, but a small package.
Biology: Gold-spotted Rockcod size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 25–35 cm (max 50 cm)
- Weight
- 0.3–1.5 kg
- Depth range
- 10–200 m
- Diet
- fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Gold-spotted Rockcod angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small baits over reef
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: lowAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
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