Species
Hapuku
Polyprion oxygeneios
Also known as bass groper · haps
Tier 2Eating9/10extra heavy tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints~80–130 cm typical
Sign in
Community
Recently caught
Be the first.
No hapuku catches logged yet — log one and you'll be recognised here.
Where to catch
Range & spots
No mapped spots for this species yet.
This species is in the catalog but not yet linked to any mapped waypoint.
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
Best season: when to catch hapuku in Australia
No seasonal pattern for hapuku yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: hapuku fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for hapuku yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.