Recreational fishing
Snapper and pearl perch CLOSED SEASON: 15 July - 15 August
Snapper and pearl perch are a no-take species for all recreational, charter and commercial fishers from 12.01am on 15 July 2020, until 11.59pm on 15 August 2020.
If you catch a snapper or pearl perch during the closure, use good catch and release techniques – handle the fish correctly, remove the hook if it’s in the mouth or lip, cut the line and leave the hook in place if it’s in the gills or gut, and release the fish as soon as possible. Snapper may also need to be treated for barotrauma.
There are plenty of other species to fish for during this closure, including pelagic species like mahi mahi that are attracted to fish aggregating devices (FADs) anchored off South East Queensland.
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Recreational fishing rules and regulations for Queensland
Recreational fishing in Queensland - rules and regulations, permits for dam fishing, tips and responsibilities and community
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Closed seasons and waters
Information on closed seasons and closed waters, freshwater and tidal
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Fish aggregating devices
Fish aggregating devices are anchored offshore to attract fish – find out where they are and how to use them safely
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Fishing in stocked impoundments
Find information on fishing in impoundments stocked with native fish specifically for recreational fishing
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Stocked Impoundment Permit (SIP) agents
A list of agents where you can buy stocked impoundment permits
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Monitoring and reporting illegal fishing
How and where to report illegal fishing activities
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Fish species identification
A guide to identifying fish, sharks and other aquatic animals
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Interstate regulations
Interstate fishing regulations and rules including links to state and territory fishery websites.
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Queensland marine worm identification guide
Information on Queensland's marine bait worm fishery
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Shark fishing - safety first
Find out the correct shark handling techniques to minimise risks
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Queensland recreational fishing grants
Guidelines outlining how the annual Queensland Recreational Fishing Grants program will operate
