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 - 22 August 2025 - 8/22/2025 4:17:45 AM

96 Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report - 22 August 2025 All the best tips and photos on what's biting across WA including forecasts gear us (View)

Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report - 15 August 2025 - 8/14/2025 11:35:51 PM

96 Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report - 15 August 2025 All the best tips and photos on what's biting across WA including forecasts gear us (View)

Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report - 08 August 2025 - 8/8/2025 2:19:00 AM

96 Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report - 08 August 2025 All the best tips and photos on what's biting across WA including forecasts gear us (View)

Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report - 01 August 2025 - 8/1/2025 3:23:19 AM

96 Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report - 01 August 2025 All the best tips and photos on what's biting across WA including forecasts gear us (View)

Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 18 July 2025 🎣 - 7/17/2025 8:00:00 PM

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 18/07/25 With decent weather expected across our northern (View)

Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report - 25 July 2025 (new design!) - 7/24/2025 11:08:44 PM

96 Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report - 25 July 2025 (new design!) All the best tips and photos on what's biting across WA including forec (View)

Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 11 July 2025 🎣 - 7/11/2025 1:56:58 AM

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 11/07/25 A great snap from Nigel Thompson of a trevally sc (View)

Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 4 July 2025 🎣 - 4/7/2025 12:03:00 AM

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 04/07/25 Another great snap of the metro mullet migration (View)

Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 27 June 2025 🎣 - 6/27/2025 1:52:24 AM

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Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 20 June 2025 🎣 - 6/20/2025 2:58:36 AM

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