Species
Eastern Pigfish
Bodianus frenchii
Tier 4Eating7/10light tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints30–45 cm (max 60 cm) typical
Overview: about eastern pigfish
Striking red-and-yellow southern Australian wrasse, common on reef in NSW, VIC, TAS and SA. Often caught as bycatch on light bait gear. Pretty but small.
Biology: Eastern Pigfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 30–45 cm (max 60 cm)
- Weight
- 0.5–2 kg
- Depth range
- 10–60 m
- Diet
- small crustaceans, molluscs
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Eastern Pigfish angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small baits over reef
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