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. Available for download PDF format www.dpi.qld.gov.au/cps/rde/xbcr/dpi/fishingsizebaglimits.pdf 1.5 m max or interdorsal length 60 cm max (round lines must only meet the maximum size limit of 1.5 m) Note: Becomes a species prohibited from fishing when the total annual allowable catch is reached – fishery currently closed.
** No more than 10 shrimps with the head or other part removed, unless the removal was intended to process the shrimp for immediate consumption. Mullet (except diamond scales, sea and freshwater) Cribb Island worms – formerly known as bloodworms Starting in October 2022, new management agreements will apply to the Spanish mackerel fishery on the east coast. Purple snapper (Smallmouth Nannygai) and Saddle-tailed Snapper (Largemouth Nannygai) In addition to the individual catch and possession limits for each species mentioned above, all coral reef finfish species have a combined uptake and possession limit of 20. Note: Whales, porpoises, dugongs, turtles and dolphins are all protected by the Nature Conservation Act 1992. For more information, see Recreational fishing rules and regulations for Queensland: A short guide (PDF, 532 kB). Some fishing rules in QLD are strict, some species can be caught at all. There are a number of good reasons for this: they may be endangered, they may be an essential part of the ecosystem, or their catch may damage their habitat. Visit the links below for information on recreational fishing rules and regulations in QLD. Note: Whales, porpoises, dugongs, turtles and dolphins are all protected by the Nature Conservation Act 1992. To prevent the spread of diseases and pests in fresh water, the bait must be frozen, stored or boiled.
One of the easiest ways to prevent overfishing is to impose equipment restrictions on recreational anglers. You can`t catch hundreds of fish at once with a small net! They cannot carry more than 20 coral reef fish. These include cod and groupers, coral trout, emperors, fusiliers, parrotfish, surgeonfish, sweetlips, tropical snapper and sea bass, and whales. Roseneau (Jobfish) and Lavendar Snapper (Jobfish). ** No more than 10 shrimps with the head or other part removed, unless the removal was intended to process the shrimp for immediate consumption. So be careful with this rule. *A closed season applies to these species. For more information, see Recreational fishing rules and regulations for Queensland: A short guide (PDF, 532 kB). The following species have a “owned” limit of 20: Also 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. 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. 40cm min (whole or with head or tail removed) or 26cm min (length of the net) Roseneau (Jobfish) and Lavendar snapper (Jobfish). Note: Becomes a no-take species when the total allowable annual commercial catch is reached – currently closed. There are equipment restrictions on fishing lines, cast nets, traps, traps, traps, excavators, harpoons and more. The full list can be found here. I regularly hear fishermen talk about pocket limits, but with a poor understanding of what the law says about the number of fish/crabs, etc. You can keep it, you could end up in your favorite fishing stream without a paddle. Fines can be quite high.
Here are the “no catch” fish that you are not allowed to keep: The term “catch limit” does not exist in the current LTQ fishing laws/rules. There are rules for removing skin and nets for fish and fish from coral reefs, which are as follows. 40cm min (whole or with head or tail removed) or 26cm min (net length) Queensland Recreational Fishing Rules and Regulations *A closed season applies to these species. 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. All tropical snapper and sea bass (including Moses` perch (snapper) (exceptions to follow) Mary River cod – no records except upstream of some dams.