New scalefish rules

New scalefish rules take effect on 1 November

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Fish the FADs

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Squid season dates

North and east coast spawning squid closure dates

Rock lobster season

Recreational and commercial season dates for 2023

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Find your nearest FAD location

North and east coast spawning squid closure dates

Recreational and commercial season dates for 2023

New scalefish rules take effect on 1 November

Species Guide

30 Most Caught Fish

A selection from our extensive fish guide. From size and bag limits to cooking methods.

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Guide to symbols

Bag Limit

Possession Limit

Boat Limit

Licence required

Abalone - Blacklip

Season: Open all year

10

20 -

Regional size limits apply

Barracouta

Season: Open all year

15

30 -

Minimum sizeNone

Bream - Black

Season: Open all year

5

10 -

Minimum size25cm

Cod - Bearded Rock

Season: Open all year

15

30 -

Minimum sizeNone

Flathead - Sand

Season: Open all year

Regional size and possession limits apply

Flathead - Tiger

Season: Open all year

20

30 -

Minimum size32cm

Flounder - Greenback

Season: Open all year

15

30 -

Minimum size25cm

Garfish - Southern

Season: Rules apply

15

30 -

Minimum size25cm

Gurnard - Common

Season: Open all year

15

30 -

Minimum sizeNone

Leatherjacket

Season: Open all year

10

20 -

Minimum size20cm

Mackerel - Jack

Season: Open all year

30

60 -

Minimum sizeNone

Morwong - Jackass

Season: Open all year

10

20

30

Minimum size25cm

Mullet - Yelloweye

Season: Open all year

15

30 -

Minimum size25cm

Pike - Longfin

Season: Open all year

15

30 -

Minimum sizeNone

Licence required

Rock Lobster - Southern

Season: Rules apply

Regional size and possession limits apply

Salmon - Atlantic

Season: Open all year

12

24 -

Minimum sizeNone

Salmon - Australian

Season: Open all year

15

30 -

Minimum size20cm

Licence required

Scallop - Commercial

Season: Rules apply

50

100 -

Minimum size100mm

Shark - Gummy

Season: Open all year

2

5

Minimum size75cm

Snapper

Season: Open all year

5

10 -

Minimum size30cm

Squid - Calamari

Season: Rules apply

10

20 -

Minimum sizeNone

Squid - Goulds

Season: Rules apply

15

30 -

Minimum sizeNone

Trevally - Silver

Season: Open all year

10

20 -

Minimum size20cm

Trumpeter - Striped

Season: Rules apply

Regional size and possession limits apply

Tuna - Albacore

Season: Open all year

5

10 -

Minimum sizeNone

Tuna Southern Bluefin

Season: Open all year

2

4

Minimum sizeNone

Warehou - Blue

Season: Open all year

10

20

30

Minimum size25cm

Whiting - King George

Season: Open all year

5

10 -

Minimum size35cm

Whiting - School

Season: Open all year

15

30 -

Minimum sizeNone

Wrasse - Bluethroat

Season: Open all year

5

10 -

Minimum size30cm

Where to fish

Fishing spot suggestion and area restrictions

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News and Events

Catch up on the fishing news.

13/11/2023

Translocation boosting rock lobster stock recovery on East Coast

Approximately 175 000 lobsters are set to be translocated to the East Coast this season, enough to offset the entire East Coast recreational and commercial catch from 2022/23.

7/11/2023

Elephant Rock and North Bay Rock Lobster Research Areas open to recreational potting

Elephant Rock and North Bay Rock Lobster Research Areas on the East Coast are opening for recreational-only rock lobster potting from 2 December 2023.

25/7/2023

Hooked on Winter Fishing Clinics

The Recreational Fishing team held fishing clinics at jetties and wharves across the state during the July school holidays.