Recreational fishing rules
Fishing rules at your fingertips – download the free Qld Fishing 2.0 app via the App Store or Google Play.
For a printed copy of the Queensland recreational fishing guide, contact your local Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol office or call 13 25 23. For a box of fishing guides, order online.
East coast black jewfish fishery CLOSED
The annual catch limit for the east coast has been reached. Black jewfish is a no-take species on the east coast for all fishers for the rest of the 2022 calendar year.
Management changes for east coast Spanish mackerel
New east coast Spanish mackerel fishery management arrangements are in place from October 2022
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Size and possession limits - tidal waters
Size and possession limits for recreational fishing in tidal waters
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Size and possession limits - fresh waters
Size and possession limits for fresh water fishing
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Catch limits and closures
Why there are size and possession limits and closures in Queensland
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Measuring fish
How to measure finfish using a recommended measuring device
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Crabs and lobsters
Information on fishing gear, ID and measurement, closed seasons and protected species
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Closed seasons and waters
Information on closed seasons and closed waters, freshwater and tidal
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Fishing equipment
There are requirements about the type of equipment you can use in fresh and tidal waters
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Spearfishing underwater apparatus
Information on spearfishing in tidal waters
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Skin and fillet removal
Rules and regulations in relation to coral reef fin fish and fin fish
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Bait in freshwaters
Information on the use of fish and crustaceans as live bait
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Sale of fish and other prohibitions
Information on the taking of fish for sale and other illegal activities in Queensland
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Noxious fish
Information about noxious fish including tilapia, carp and gambusia
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Tagged fish
Fish are tagged to give scientists a better understanding of fish movement, growth and survival rates
Further information
- Fisheries legislation
- Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
- Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing (Queensland marine parks)
- Our Customer Service Centre
- Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol
Disclaimer
The summarised information on this website should not be relied on as a complete or accurate representation of the legislative requirements. Users can access the relevant fisheries legislation and should seek their own legal advice. Fisheries Queensland disclaims all liability for all claims, loss, damages, cost or expense of whatever nature, howsoever occurring as a result of reliance upon the information contained on this website.
