Species
Maori Cod
Epinephelus undulatostriatus
Tier 4Eating7/10medium tackleQLDWANT
11 waypoints~40–70 cm typical
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Overview: about maori cod
Inshore reef rockcod of the east coast, especially northern NSW and southern QLD. Targeted with bait and jigs over rocky reef and broken bottom. Often a reef-edge bycatch — fights hard for its size and is generally tough on heavier gear.
Biology: Maori Cod size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 40–70 cm (max 110 cm)
- Weight
- 2–8 kg (max 20 kg)
- Depth range
- 5–60 m
- Diet
- reef fish, octopus, crabs
- Most active
- crepuscular
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific tropical reefs (Epinephelus undulatostriatus / various)
How to target: Maori Cod angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- live fusiliers or whole squid baits dropped onto coral bommies
- soft plastics worked along reef edges
Best season: when to catch maori cod in Australia
No seasonal pattern for maori cod yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: maori cod fishing spots in Australia
11 mapped fishing spots, marks and waypoints for maori cod across Australia, covering offshore and bluewater fishing. Each location below links through to access notes and coordinates.
Queensland11
- 18 mile SouthReef · QLD-26.58°
- 21 mile edge of the Barwon Banks in MiddleReef · QLD-26.55°
- 85m Ridge of the Barwon BanksReef · QLD-26.47°
- Caloundra Wide Northern endReef · QLD-26.70°
- Caloundra Wide South Western endReef · QLD-26.85°
- Cape Moreton TrenchReef · QLD-26.93°
- Deep Little ShipReef · QLD-26.30°
- Deep Tempest Reef off Cape MoretonReef · QLD-27.12°
- Mooloolaba WideReef · QLD-26.60°
- North of Hutchison ShoalsShoal · QLD-26.92°
- Southern Little Ships MarksReef · QLD-26.38°