Fisheries

New fishing rules commenced 1 September 2019

A number of changes have been made to recreational, charter and commercial fishing rules to ensure we have fish for the future.

Sustainable Fisheries Strategy year 2 progress report

We’re on track for a sustainable fishing future, delivering more than one-third of actions in the Sustainable Fisheries Strategy during the first 2 years.

Changes to the Fisheries Act

Changes to the Fisheries Act 1994 took effect from 28 May 2019. This includes tougher penalties to combat black-marketing and a 20 m shark control exclusion zone.

With some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the Queensland coastline is a great place to swim, surf, fish and go boating. It’s important to remember that sharks live along the Queensland coast, including estuaries, rivers, canals and streams.

Management changes to protect black jewfish and Moreton Bay molluscs

Black jewfish are now better protected under new rules that apply to commercial and recreational fishers, and the take of gastropods and bivalve molluscs has been completely banned in Moreton Bay to protect sustainability.

Lakes closed due to fire-fighting activities

Lake Macdonald and Lake Maroon are closed to all on-water recreation due to fire-fighting aircraft refilling from these lakes.

Shark control equipment removed from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Due to a recent Federal Court decision, shark control equipment has been removed from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park area – equipment is still in place outside of the marine park.

Changes to fishing rules in Queensland
A number of changes to recreational, charter and commercial fishing rules commenced on 1 September 2019. We are working through changes to this website to ensure information is up to date.