Breaksea Cod

Species Information

Scientific Name:	Epinephelides armatus
Common Names:	Breaksea Cod, tiger cod
Environment:	Inshore, Nearshore
Ideal Temp:

About Breaksea Cod

Breaksea cod is a species of fish in the Moridae family. It is a bottom-dwelling species that is native to the southwestern Pacific Ocean, including New Zealand and Australia. The fish is characterized by its distinctive coloring, which is a mottled brown color on the back and sides, and a lighter belly. It is considered a valuable species for commercial and recreational fishing, and is popular for its delicate flavor and flaky texture. The Breaksea cod is considered a relatively small species, with most individuals growing to a length of around 30-40 cm. It is also a relatively slow-growing species, with a long lifespan of up to 20 years.

Breaksea Cod Fishing

World Record:
# Fish Caught:	1418 documented in database.
Earliest Record:	11/4/1878 12:00:00 AM and located at -35.05000, 117.95000.
Latest Record:	4/4/2025 2:06:12 AM and located at -31.82141, 115.73853.
Common Techniques:	Bottom Fishing
Popular Lure Types:	Bottom Rig
Fishing Spots:	350 Breaksea Cod fishing spots.

Latest Breaksea Cod Fishing Reports and Spots

Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 23 May 2025 🎣 - 5/23/2025 2:10:54 AM

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Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 16 May 2025 🎣 - 5/15/2025 7:30:00 PM

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Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 09 May 2025 🎣 - 5/8/2025 11:53:24 PM

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Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 02 May 2025 🎣 - 2/5/2025 11:49:00 PM

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Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 25 April 2025 🎣 - 4/24/2025 6:00:00 PM

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Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 18 April 2025 🎣 - 4/17/2025 7:45:00 PM

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Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 11 April 2025 🎣 - 4/11/2025 1:22:50 AM

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Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 04 April 2025 🎣 - 4/4/2025 2:06:12 AM

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Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 28 March 2025 🎣 - 3/27/2025 9:00:00 PM

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 28/03/25 There are some rather chunky salmon schools makin (View)

Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 14 March 2025 🎣 - 3/13/2025 9:26:33 PM

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