Artificial reefs are used worldwide to enhance recreational fishing. In 2022–2023, two artificial reefs were deployed in Tasmania, one in the north and another in the south. Each artificial reef comprises approximately 150 concrete modules of varying shapes and sizes, arranged in an “X” configuration at depths of 10-14 meters. Although these structures have been in place for over two years, the direct and indirect benefits to recreationally important scalefish fishery species remain unclear. This study evaluates the influence artificial reefs have on scalefish communities and recreational value by using baited remote underwater video systems (BRUVs) to compare the abundance and diversity of key scalefish species across the southern (Great Bay) and northern (Turners Beach) artificial reefs, habitat types (artificial reef, natural reef, and control sites), and seasons (summer and winter). This information provides critical insights into how recreationally targeted scalefish fishery species use artificial habitats and informs future artificial reef design, deployment, and management strategies in Tasmania.