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:	1408 documented in database.
Earliest Record:	11/4/1878 12:00:00 AM and located at -35.05000, 117.95000.
Latest Record:	1/16/2025 11:22:02 PM 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 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

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 14/03/25 There have been good reports of wahoo being caugh (View)

Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 7 March 2025 🎣 - 3/7/2025 1:44:48 AM

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Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 28 February 2025 🎣 - 2/28/2025 1:13:10 AM

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 28/02/25 Violeta J. Brosig from @bluemediaexmouth had a ch (View)

Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 21 February 2025 🎣 - 2/21/2025 3:11:49 AM

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 21/02/25 Another great snap from skilled underwater photog (View)

Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 14 February 2025 🎣 - 2/13/2025 10:33:54 PM

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Recfishwest's State-Wide Fishing Report 7 February 2025 🎣 - 2/7/2025 1:03:15 AM

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 07/02/25 Wahoo catches have taken a decent spike off the M (View)

Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report 31 January 2025 🎣 - 1/31/2025 1:07:01 AM

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 31/01/25 During the hotter months you'll often see sailfis (View)

Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report 24 January 2025 🎣 - 1/24/2025 12:54:15 AM

96 Recfishwest Newsletter View this email in your browser Recfishwest Fishing Report 24/01/25 Your rod reel and biceps will certainly know when (View)

Recfishwest's State-wide Fishing Report 10 January 2025 🎣 - 1/9/2025 7:00:00 PM

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