Best Months
Apr – May
Best Time
Deep-water fishing is most productive at dawn and dusk when fish move up in the water column
Tide
Not strongly tide-sensitive in deep water; fish changing light conditions at dawn
Top Locations
34 regions
How to Catch Blue-eye Trevalla
Not strongly tide-sensitive in deep water; fish changing light conditions at dawn
Deep-water fishing is most productive at dawn and dusk when fish move up in the water column
Calm sea essential for 150–500m fishing; good boat positioning over structure is critical
Continental shelf drops, submarine ridges, seamounts in 150–500m off VIC and TAS
Slow-pitch jig to the bottom; pitch upward 1–2m and hold; the flutter on the fall triggers strikes — use a light drag for good action
Blue-eye are worth every dollar of the fuel to get to them. Target seamounts between 200–350m with slow-pitch jigs in natural colours — pink/white and glow patterns work well.
Best Regions by Month
Seasonal ratings across all Australian regions. Click a region to see the full calendar.
Presenting bait (pilchards, squid, cut fish) on the bottom over reef structure.
Working metal jigs up and down in the water column over reefs or structure.
Methodical jigging technique using specially designed slow-pitch jigs over reef structure.