Species
Reaper Cuttlefish
Sepia mestus
Tier 4Eating8/10ultralight tackleNSWVICQLD
0 waypoints~10–15 cm typical
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Overview: about reaper cuttlefish
Small reddish cuttlefish of east-coast Australian estuaries and inshore reef. Often a bycatch on light squid jigs around pylons and weed beds. Sweet eating but small.
Biology: Reaper Cuttlefish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Inshore
- Typical size
- 10–15 cm (max 20 cm)
- Weight
- 0.1–0.3 kg
- Depth range
- 0–30 m
- Diet
- small crustaceans, fish
- Global range
- Southwest Pacific
How to target: Reaper Cuttlefish angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small egi jigs in estuaries
Best season: when to catch reaper cuttlefish in Australia
No seasonal pattern for reaper cuttlefish yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: reaper cuttlefish fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for reaper cuttlefish yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.