Fishing for Hammer octopus

Octopus australis

The hammer octopus is a unique marine species known for its distinctive hammer-shaped head. It typically measures around 24 inches in length and weighs up to 15 pounds. Inhabiting coastal waters, it thrives in rocky and coral reef environments. Its diet consists primarily of crustaceans and small fish. The hammer octopus is noted for its intelligence and complex hunting strategies. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

98 ft - 1640 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Hammer octopus

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Black Neds Bay

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Lower Newport Bay

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Santa Cruz County Coast

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Horse Shoe

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10 in ยท 1 lb

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Wooster Lake

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Mission Bay

4 in ยท 4 oz

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Rozelle Bay

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Le Davis Pier

6 in ยท 5 oz

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