Species guide
How to catch Hapuku wreckfish
Polyprion oxygeneios
saltwatergame fishPolyprionidae
The Hapuku wreckfish is a large, powerful saltwater predator known for its strength and size. It is valued in sport fishing due to its fighting ability and impressive weight. This species inhabits deep continental shelf and slope waters, where it hunts a variety of fish prey.
Where they live
Found in inshore waters of the continental shelf and slope, ranging from 50 to over 800 meters deep in Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Prefers rocky reefs and wreck sites.
Typical size
Up to about 160 cm
What they eat
- smaller fish
- deepwater fish species
Best baits
- large fish chunks
- pilchards
- squid
Best lures
- heavy jigs
- large soft plastics
- deepwater metal lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- deep-sea jigging
- bait fishing
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