Hapuku

Hapuku
© Tasmanian Government. Image Peter Gouldthorpe
Season: Open all year

bag limit5

 

possession limit10

 

boat limit-

Guide to symbols

bagBag Limit
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boatBoat Limit

Minimum size

None
Measuring

Most scalefish are measured from the nose to the end of the tail. Get your scalefish measuring ruler or sticker at any Service Tasmania outlet.

Other names

hapuka, hapuka cod, longnose hapuka, groper, Bass groper, New Zealand groper, deepwater rock perch, deepwater rock cod


Scientific name

Polyprion oxygeneios

Grows to


Up to

1.5m and 80kg

Identifying features


​This large, long-lived fish has an oblong shaped body with a large head and mouth. Its colouring is dark steel grey above, blue on the dorsal flank and off white on the underside.

​Habitat

Most commonly found near rocky outcrops in waters between 100-500m in depth.

Fishing information

Hapuku are taken using electric reels and droplines as either a target species or as a bycatch whilst fishing for blue eye trevalla.

Handling

These fish are large and powerful and have sharp dorsal spines and large mouth.

Cooking

The flesh is excellent eating.

Hotline

Fishwatch Report illegal fishing

0427 655 557

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Contact us

Recreational Fishing

Level 3, 134 Macquarie St

Hobart TAS 7000

Phone: (03) 6165 3233, 1300 720 647

Email: fishing.enquiries@nre.tas.gov.au

Commercial Fisheries

Level 3, 134 Macquarie St

GPO Box 44

Phone: (03) 6165 3000, 1300 368 550

Email: commercial.fisheries@nre.tas.gov.au

Commercial Fisheries Licensing

Level 1, 134 Macquarie St

GPO Box 44

Phone: (03) 6165 3000, 1300 368 550

Email: fishing.licensing@nre.tas.gov.au