Fishing rules and regulations
Eastern Blue Groper line fishing prohibition
The line fishing prohibition for Eastern Blue Groper, will continue for a further three years from 1 March 2025 to enable further research and monitoring on the species.
Fishing regulation, such as freshwater and saltwater bag and size limits, apply to help ensure healthy and sustainable fisheries for future generations.
Size limits aim to allow fish to reach maturity and complete their breeding cycle, while bag limits help make sure everyone gets a fair share of the resource and species are not overfished.
Other rules apply to recreational fishing, including:
