Species
King Scallop
Pecten fumatus
Also known as commercial scallop
Tier 4Eating10/10ultralight tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints8–12 cm (max 16 cm) typical
Overview: about king scallop
Premium southern Australian scallop, basis of major commercial dredge fisheries in TAS and VIC. Rec dive take in tight seasons; outstanding eating.
Biology: King Scallop size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Shelf
- Typical size
- 8–12 cm (max 16 cm)
- Weight
- 0.1–0.25 kg
- Depth range
- 5–80 m
- Diet
- filter feeder
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: King Scallop angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- free-diving in regulated seasons
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