Qld fishermen are encouraged to refresh their knowledge of fishing rules after recently changing the minimum size of three species. Why there are size and ownership restrictions and closures in Queensland Fisheries Queensland Harvest Management chief executive Ian Yarroll said the minimum size limit for seriole, samson fish and mahi mahi has now changed. How to measure fish with a recommended meter Note: Whales, porpoises, dugongs, turtles and dolphins are all protected by the Nature Conservation Act of 1992. “The minimum size for all three species will now be 50cm,” Yarroll said. Available for download pdf format www.dpi.qld.gov.au/cps/rde/xbcr/dpi/fishingsizebaglimits.pdf The annual fishing 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. From October 2022, new rules will apply to Spanish mackerel fishing on the east coast of Spain. To obtain a printed copy of the Queensland Recreational Fishing Guide, contact your local Queensland Fishing and Nautical Patrol office or call 13 25 23. For a box of fishing guides, order online.
Size and ownership restrictions for recreational fishing in tidal waters Fish are tagged to allow scientists to better understand fish movements, growth and survival rates Information on harmful fish such as tilapia, carp and gambusia The aggregated information on this website should not be considered a complete or accurate representation of legal requirements. Users have access to the relevant fishing rules and should seek legal advice themselves. Fisheries Queensland accepts no liability for any claims, losses, damages, costs or expenses of any kind, however arising from reliance on the information contained on this site. 1.5m max or interdorsal length 60cm max (rays with a round body shape only need to meet the maximum size limit of 1.5m) Samsonfish size limits reduced to 50cm – although no problem with sizes here! Note: Becomes a no-take species when the total annual allowable commercial catch is reached – currently closed. “Amberjack and samsonfish share many biological traits and are often misidentified. The same minimum size for both species makes it easier for fishermen. “The minimum size for amberjack and samson has been changed from 75 cm to 50 cm, while Mahi Mahi has been changed from 60 cm to 50 cm. Pink snapper (workfish) and Lavendar snapper (workfish) In addition to the individual catch and ownership limits for each species mentioned above, all coral reef fish species have a combined absorption and property limit of 20.
Rules and regulations for coral reef finfish and finfish “Science has shown that amberjacks, samsonfish and mahi mahi reproduce well and grow quickly. Recreational fishermen are reminded that new rules apply to the capture of seriole, samson fish and mahi mahi in Queensland, with a minimum size reduced to 50 cm for all three species: *A closed season applies to these species. For more information, see Recreational fishing rules and regulations for Queensland: A short guide (PDF, 532 kB). Yarroll said Fisheries Queensland consulted key stakeholders such as recreational and professional fishers, charter operators and conservation groups about the changes. Coral reef finfish 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 finfish. After consulting with key stakeholders such as recreational and commercial fishers, charter operators and conservation groups on the changes, it was decided that the reduction in size would benefit the industry in terms of profitability, while maintaining sustainable fish stocks. All three species reproduce well and have rapid growth rates. Information on all fishing regulations in Queensland can be found on the fisheries website.
“Changing the size limit for these species will help the industry in terms of profitability while maintaining the sustainability of stocks. Information on fishing gear, identification and dimensions, closing seasons and protected species 40cm min (whole or with head or tail removed) or 26cm min (net length). Includes, but is not limited to, mackerel and scad/yakka. There are requirements for the type of equipment you can use in fresh and tidal waters Information on closing seasons and enclosed waters, freshwater and tides Fishing rules at the touch of a button – download the free Qld Fishing 2.0 app from the App Store or Google Play. For more information, call www.deedi.qld.gov.au or call 13 25 23. All tropical snapper and sea bass (including Moses` perch (snapper) (exceptions to follow) Cribb Island worms – formerly known as purple snapper (smallmouth Nannygai) and saddle-tailed snapper (Largemouth Nannygai). ** No more than 10 shrimps with the head or other part removed, unless the removal was for processing of the shrimp for immediate consumption. Mullet (except diamond scales, sea and freshwater).