Species
Hapuku
Polyprion oxygeneios
Also known as bass groper · haps
Tier 2Eating9/10extra heavy tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints80–130 cm (max 180 cm) typical
Regulations
TASbag 5
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| TAS | — | 5 |
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about hapuku
Cold deepwater wreckfish of southern Australian and NZ shelf and slope, prized in TAS, VIC and southern NSW. Targeted with heavy electric reels and big baits in 200-600 m over deep reef and pinnacles. Slow-growing — handle with conservation in mind.
Biology: Hapuku size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Drop-off, Offshore, Shelf
- Typical size
- 80–130 cm (max 180 cm)
- Weight
- 10–50 kg
- Depth range
- 80–800 m
- Diet
- fish, squid
- Global range
- Southern Hemisphere temperate
How to target: Hapuku angling strategies
Generally fished with extra heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- large whole squid or fish baits on heavy paternoster
- electric reels in 300-500 m
- deep dropping over pinnacles
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