Species
Opah
Lampris guttatus
Also known as moonfish
Tier 5Eating10/10extra heavy tackleNSWVICTAS
0 waypoints80–150 cm (max 200 cm) typical
Overview: about opah
Striking round red-bodied deepwater pelagic occasionally caught by Australian swordfish anglers off NSW and TAS. Rare and stunning; premium eating with rich, salmon-coloured flesh.
Biology: Opah size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Typical size
- 80–150 cm (max 200 cm)
- Weight
- 20–90 kg
- Depth range
- 0–400 m
- Diet
- squid, small fish
- Global range
- Circumglobal
How to target: Opah angling strategies
Generally fished with extra heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- bycatch on broadbill drops
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More information: opah references & sources
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