Available for download in PDF format www.dpi.qld.gov.au/cps/rde/xbcr/dpi/fishingsizebaglimits.pdf To prevent the capture of juveniles, size restrictions apply to all Queensland species. The best place to find this information is on the government`s pages on recreational fishing rules for tidal and freshwater fish. 1.5 m or interdorsal length 60 cm max (round body shape radii only need to meet the maximum size limit of 1.5 m) In addition to the individual catch and ownership restrictions for each species mentioned above, all coral reef fish species have a combined absorption and property limit of 20. Coral reef fin closures apply. In addition to individual property boundaries for each listed coral reef fin species, there is a combined property boundary of a total of 20 of all coral reef fins. Purple snapper (Smallmouth Nannygai) and Saddle-tailed Snapper (Largemouth Nannygai) Since most recreational anglers use fishing lines, here are the complete limits: In this short video, Chris Thompson explains why the term “pocket limit” causes confusion and headaches for Queensland anglers. The annual catch limit for the East Coast has been reached. The black Jewish fish is a species that is not allowed to fish for all anglers for the remainder of calendar year 2022. Report fishing violations: Call Fishwatch – 1800 017 116 All tropical snapper and sea bass (including governing bass (snappers) (exceptions to follow) Mullet (except diamond, marine and freshwater scales) From October 2022, new management rules will apply to the Spanish mackerel fishery on the east coast. You can`t catch more than 20 freshwater or tidal fish. These include Australian bass, barramundi, cod, goby, mullet, red claw and yabbies.
1.5 m max or interdorsal length 60 cm max (round body shape radii must only respect the maximum size limit of 1.5 m) Available for download pdf format www.dpi.qld.gov.au/cps/rde/xbcr/dpi/fishingsizebaglimits.pdf # Only smooth hammerhead sharks are allowed. Large wavy hammerhead sharks are protected species in New South Wales and must be released immediately with minimal damage. Contains pee, mud snails and cockles. Excluding oysters of 58 cm min 120 cm max (1 of more than 120 cm from certain dams), 40 cm min (whole or with head or tail removed) or 26 cm min (length of net) * limitation of bags consisting of a single species or a combination of listed grouped species. Barracuda, Akerstrom`s hake, dingo fish, giant hake, small-eyed baracuda Season closure in rivers and estuaries May – August, including Note: Becomes a species prohibited from fishing when total allowable annual catch is reached – fishing currently closed. All tropical snapper and sea bass (including Moses` perch (snapper) (exceptions to follow). The annual catch limit for the East Coast has been reached. The black jewish fish is a species prohibited from fishing on the East Coast for all anglers for the remainder of the 2022 calendar year.
Property limit: The maximum number of fish a person is allowed to possess at any one time. This includes fish that are also stored elsewhere, for example in the fridge/freezer. For the following species or groups of species: bass and Australian perch, bream and tarwhine, flathead species, tailor, luderrick, jack and blue swimming crab, the property line is twice as high as the daily pocket limit. Most fish are released to fight another day, larger specimens are suspected to be carriers of the debilitating disease ciguatera, which causes serious problems such as vomiting, headache, loss of sensation and fever. Eating this type should be avoided. Bag limit: The maximum number of fish or invertebrates per person per day. For fish or invertebrates not listed in the tables below, a maximum of 20 pieces of baggage per day applies. Protected and endangered species cannot be eliminated. + All lobsters, crabs, beetles and crabs that carry eggs must be returned to the water. The silver perch in the basins of the Paroo and Warrego rivers is a forbidden way to know what you have at home. Cribb Island worms – formerly known as bloodworms It contains the fish/crab you may have in the freezer at home that you caught yesterday, last month or even last year.