“There have been no changes to recreational fishing rules for Dusky Flathead since 2001. Maximum size limits for Dusky Flathead have been widely accepted in Queensland and Victoria, where their current restrictions have been in place since 2009 and 2012 respectively, and it is fantastic to see NSW adopt these new fishing rules that will benefit Dusky Flathead and ultimately all recreational fishermen in NSW. Ongoing stock assessment models by DPI scientists show an increase in the frequency of Eastern Rock Lobster within the legal size range (104 mm to 180 mm) since the mid-1990s, when the stock was in a state of depletion. Reductions in flathead bag limits are intended to increase “the stock of large fish” and provide “better fishing opportunities.” In freshwater, pay attention to the new size restrictions for Murray cod, they have been limited to a maximum size of 75 cm to protect large farmed fish. At the lower limit, they have to be 55 cm high to be kept, so it`s a pretty narrow edge if you want to take one home. Capture and release of larger sizes are of course allowed. “Maximum size restrictions for dark flatheads have been widely accepted in Queensland and Victoria, where their current limits have been in place since 2009 and 2012, respectively.” The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries introduced the new limit values following an “extensive community consultation process”. Pocket limits of zero (0) – if caught, please release these species carefully. “Duskies” caught outside of these size restrictions must be turned over to make the species “future-proof”, as larger females do not become infertile with age and can spawn up to five times a year, producing 700 eggs per gram of body weight.
For recreational fishermen, the so-called limitation of slots at the mouth heads that can be caught and retained, remains in place for fish between 30 and 75 cm in size. From 1 August, reduced catch restrictions were introduced for recreational fishermen in New South Wales waters, reducing the daily number of dark flatheads that can be caught from 10 to five. “A new maximum size limit and lower catch limit will encourage a more natural age structure (with more `older` fish), which should increase stock resilience over time,” Professor Bell said. The department also has a toll-free “Fishers Watch” hotline (1800,043,546), which alerts fishing officials to illegal activities, such as those that took place in late May, when two men caught 57 tailors off Tathra Wharf, well above the limit of 10 per bag cutter. Both men face compliance measures. The new pocket limits for flathead, bream, schneider, blue swimming crab, Trevallies, and Luderick are of utmost importance to recreational anglers. Previously, the pocket limit was 20 fish, but since this week the number has been halved, with the new pocket limit being 10, with a total of 20 fish. The full list of catch restrictions and how they apply to certain fish species is available on the NSW DPI website. 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.
2 (one or more species), only 1 in 35 cm in rivers. The New South Wales government has also announced changes for rock lobsters in the state. Southern Shortfin Required Length – 30 cm Pocket Limit – 10 Southern Longfin Required Length – 58 cm Pocket Limit – 10. “This is an exciting development in the recreational rock lobster fishery in New South Wales, with the combined pocket limit set to increase from two to three per person,” said Sloan. Mr. Sloan said the changes to the flathead rules will further improve fishing and tourism opportunities in recreational fishing paradises such as Lake Macquarie and St. George`s Basin, which are well-known trophic flathead fisheries, and increase recreational fishing opportunities along our coast. Professor Johann Bell, chair of the Advisory Council for Recreational Fisheries, said the changes would provide better protection for large and breeding females. More information: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/fishing-rules-and-regs/dusky-flathead-and-lobster-faqs. Required length – Only 1 baggage limit over 35 cm – 1 closing season in rivers and estuaries May – August included “Since 2001, the rules for recreational dark flathead fishing have not changed.
For those who occasionally enjoy a real crab salad, the limit for crab traps has been increased from one to two, provided each is marked with the fisherman`s name, date of birth and zip code. Safety must have been an issue, as this requirement has been modified in the past by the requirement of the full name and address of the fisherman. Crayfish, spiny animals other than Fitzroy Falls Porcupine crabs Tuna (albacore tuna, bigeye tuna, longtail, southern red crab, yellowfin crab) Tidal invertebrates should not be trapped in or near waters, except for direct use as bait.
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