Barramundi closure lifted in Gulf and Qld east coast
by Fisheries Queensland on 31 Jan 2012
Barramundi back on the menu in the Gulf of Carpentaria and along Queensland’s east coast SW
The barramundi season opens 1 February for fishers from the Gulf of Carpentaria and along Queensland’s east coast.
Fisheries Queensland recreational fishing manager Tony Ham said a recent change to the annual barramundi closure in the Gulf ensured the same closure period each year.
'In the past, annual closures for barramundi have aligned only with moon phases when fish spawn but the change makes it easier for recreational fishers to remember a single date,' he said.
'Fishers are reminded that size limits for barramundi apply, where only fish between a minimum of 58cm and a maximum of 120cm can be taken.
'A ‘bag’ or ‘possession’ limit of five per person also applies.
'It’s important that fishers refresh their knowledge of the rules, which are in place to protect barramundi, to avoid on-the-spot fines.
'There are also variations to the regulations for barramundi in dams and lakes.'
Annual barramundi closures are now in place in the Gulf from midday 7 October to midday 1 February every year (possession on boats is allowed to midday 17 October).
The closure period throughout the east coast is from midday 1 November to midday 1 February.
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