Species
Ocean Jacket
Nelusetta ayraud
Tier 3Eating8/10light tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints~40–70 cm typical
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Overview: about ocean jacket
Large offshore leatherjacket of southern Australian shelf waters, a target for the SA bait-jig fishery. Caught on small paternosters in 30-150 m. Excellent eating despite the unpromising appearance.
Biology: Ocean Jacket size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Offshore, Shelf
- Typical size
- 40–70 cm (max 100 cm)
- Weight
- 1–5 kg
- Depth range
- 10–360 m
- Diet
- salps, jellyfish, small invertebrates
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Ocean Jacket angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- bait-jigs in 50-150 m
- paternoster with squid
Best season: when to catch ocean jacket in Australia
No seasonal pattern for ocean jacket yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: ocean jacket fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for ocean jacket yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.