Area restrictions
For information and maps about abalone reserves and research areas, see the
Marine Reserves and
Fisheries Research Areas pages on this website.
Abalone biosecurity area
Northern Bass Strait Waters
You cannot take or possess abalone in Northern Bass Strait Waters, unless you are within 50 metres of the shore of any island. This restriction aims to limit the risks associated with the spread of
Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG).
Recreationally caught abalone cannot be on board any vessels other than commercial trading vessels in the Northen Bass Strait Waters area unless within 50 metres of the shore of any land.
Northern Bass Strait Waters