Species
Potato Cod
Epinephelus tukula
Also known as potato grouper · potato rockcod
Tier 4Eating6/10extra heavy tackleQLDWANT
1 waypoint80–150 cm (max 200 cm) typicalLast catch 2 mo ago
Regulations
QLD
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | — | — |
no-take species | ||
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about potato cod
Iconic giant grouper of the northern Great Barrier Reef, the friendly grouper made famous at the Cod Hole dive site. Protected in QLD waters — no-take. Occasionally hooked incidentally on heavy gear.
Biology: Potato Cod size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 80–150 cm (max 200 cm)
- Weight
- 15–100 kg
- Depth range
- 10–150 m
- Diet
- fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
How to target: Potato Cod angling strategies
Generally fished with extra heavy tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- large baits (release-only in QLD)
Safety & handling
Ciguatera risk: highAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
Recent community catches: anglers who caught potato cod
Where to catch: potato cod fishing spots in Australia
Queensland1
More information: potato cod references & sources
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