Fisheries

Have your say on draft reef line and spanner crab harvest strategies

Draft harvest strategies for the reef line and spanner crab fisheries have been released for consultation – submissions close 31 January 2020.

Dams of dreams

Turf ‘n’ Surf podcast about using fish attracting structures to create realistic habitats for fish

Find a FAD and have a great fishing experience

Fish aggregating devices (FADS) are anchored offshore to attract fish – find out where they are and how to use them safely

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.

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.