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:	1383 documented in database.
Earliest Record:	11/4/1878 12:00:00 AM and located at -35.05000, 117.95000.
Latest Record:	6/21/2024 1:59:15 AM and located at -31.82141, 115.73853.
Common Techniques:	Bottom Fishing
Popular Lure Types:	Bottom Rig
Fishing Spots:	351 Breaksea Cod fishing spots.

Latest Breaksea Cod Fishing Reports and Spots

Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report 20 December 2024 🎣 - 12/19/2024 10:35:11 PM

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Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report 13 December 2024 🎣 - 12/12/2024 7:00:00 PM

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Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report 6 December 2024 🎣 - 6/12/2024 3:19:00 AM

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Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report 29 November 2024 🎣 - 11/28/2024 8:50:12 PM

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Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report 22 November 2024 🎣 - 11/21/2024 7:30:00 PM

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Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report 15 November 2024 🎣 - 11/15/2024 3:13:57 AM

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Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report 08 November 2024 🎣 - 8/11/2024 1:22:00 AM

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Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report 01 November 2024 🎣 - 1/11/2024 1:28:00 AM

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Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report 25 October 2024 🎣 - 10/25/2024 1:19:15 AM

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Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report 11 October 2024 🎣 - 10/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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