Species
Roe's Abalone
Haliotis roei
Also known as brownlip abalone
Tier 4Eating9/10ultralight tackleSAWA
0 waypoints~6–10 cm typical
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Overview: about roe's abalone
Small southwest WA abalone, the basis of a unique Perth metropolitan rec dive fishery with very short controlled seasons. Smaller than blacklip and greenlip but no less prized.
Biology: Roe's Abalone size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 6–10 cm (max 14 cm)
- Weight
- 0.1–0.3 kg
- Depth range
- 0–10 m
- Diet
- algae
- Global range
- Southern Western Australia
How to target: Roe's Abalone angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- wading and free-diving in short open seasons
Best season: when to catch roe's abalone in Australia
No seasonal pattern for roe's abalone yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: roe's abalone fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for roe's abalone yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.