Species
Long-snouted Boarfish
Pentaceropsis recurvirostris
Tier 5Eating7/10medium tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints~25–40 cm typical
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Overview: about long-snouted boarfish
Long-snouted southern Australian shelf fish, caught as a deepwater bycatch on snapper and ling trips. Quality eating but uncommon.
Biology: Long-snouted Boarfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Shelf
- Typical size
- 25–40 cm (max 55 cm)
- Weight
- 0.5–2 kg
- Depth range
- 30–300 m
- Diet
- small invertebrates
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Long-snouted Boarfish angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- paternoster bycatch
Best season: when to catch long-snouted boarfish in Australia
No seasonal pattern for long-snouted boarfish yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: long-snouted boarfish fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for long-snouted boarfish yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.