Species
Orange Roughy
Hoplostethus atlanticus
Tier 5Eating8/10extra heavy tackleEndangeredNSWVICSATAS
0 waypoints~30–50 cm typical
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Overview: about orange roughy
Deepwater seamount fish of southern Australia, mostly a commercial trawl species but occasionally taken on rod-and-line at extreme depths. Very long-lived (100+ years) and slow to recover from fishing pressure — conservation considerations apply.
Biology: Orange Roughy size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Drop-off, Offshore
- Typical size
- 30–50 cm (max 75 cm)
- Weight
- 1–4 kg
- Depth range
- 500–1500 m
- Diet
- small fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Circumglobal deepwater
How to target: Orange Roughy angling strategies
Generally fished with extra heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- commercial trawl primarily
Best season: when to catch orange roughy in Australia
No seasonal pattern for orange roughy yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: orange roughy fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for orange roughy yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.