Species
Lyretail Rockcod
Variola albimarginata
Tier 5Eating8/10medium tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints~30–50 cm typical
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Overview: about lyretail rockcod
Striking lyre-tailed tropical reef cod of northern Australia, similar to coronation trout. Caught on bait and lures over coral reef.
Biology: Lyretail Rockcod size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 30–50 cm (max 65 cm)
- Weight
- 0.8–4 kg
- Depth range
- 10–200 m
- Diet
- fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Lyretail Rockcod angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- baits over reef
Best season: when to catch lyretail rockcod in Australia
No seasonal pattern for lyretail rockcod yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: lyretail rockcod fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for lyretail rockcod yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.