Species
Ocean Perch
Helicolenus percoides
Also known as coral perch · reef ocean perch
Tier 3Eating8/10medium tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints25–40 cm (max 50 cm) typical
Overview: about ocean perch
Bright orange-red deepwater scorpionfish of southern Australian shelf and slope, common as a bycatch on hapuku and ling trips. Caught on paternoster rigs in 100-400 m. Excellent eating but handle carefully — venomous spines.
Biology: Ocean Perch size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef, Shelf
- Typical size
- 25–40 cm (max 50 cm)
- Weight
- 0.3–1.5 kg
- Depth range
- 40–750 m
- Diet
- small fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Southern Hemisphere temperate
How to target: Ocean Perch angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- paternoster in 200-400 m
Safety & handling
In the same waters
- venomous dorsal spines
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