Species
Western Blue Devil
Paraplesiops sinclairi
Tier 5Eating6/10light tackleWA
0 waypoints~20–30 cm typical
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Overview: about western blue devil
Striking dark-bodied southern WA reef cave-dweller. Mostly a diver's species; rarely caught. Often protected — verify status.
Biology: Western Blue Devil size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 20–30 cm (max 35 cm)
- Weight
- 0.3–0.8 kg
- Depth range
- 3–50 m
- Diet
- small fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Southwestern Australia
How to target: Western Blue Devil angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- incidental — protected status applies
Best season: when to catch western blue devil in Australia
No seasonal pattern for western blue devil yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: western blue devil fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for western blue devil yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.