Anglers in the Northern Territory face new catch restrictions, while catching of large barramundi and royal fins must be restricted in some areas. A possession limit prevents people from stockpiling swim bladders and trading them illegally. Popular Northern Territory fish species and bag limits for barramundi, Saratoga, Jewish fish, mud crab and others. This is intended to help protect reef fish such as black Jewish fish threatened by illegal fishing. However, each ship can have a barramundi or a filamentary fin of the king more than 90 cm in length. The personal ownership limit for golden snapper will be reduced from five to three, while the maximum size limit for golden snapper and golden snapper will be limited to 90 cm for fish in the Daly River or Mary River fish management areas. The legal size limit for BARRAMUNDI in Australia is 55 cm from the nose to the tip of the tail. A property limit is the maximum number of fish you can have in your possession, although you should only catch enough for your immediate needs. «I expect there will be bribes from tour operators, some amateur fishermen could too.» «Any sector that takes responsibility for its catches is crucial,» Winchester said.
Ships with five to seven people on board can occupy a maximum of four times the personal property line of endangered species. The rest of the general property boundary may include other fish. This varies from place to place, for example in the Mary River system, which includes Shady Camp, the catch limit was recently increased to three (3) per fisherman, while the Daly River was reduced from five (5) to three (3) previously. In the South Alligator and Adelaide rivers and Finniss River and Bynoe Harbour, the limit remains at five (5). Your fishing guide will let you know, if you have any doubts or are fishing without a guide, always check the Northern Territory Fisheries website www.fisheries.nt.gov.au Within your limit of 15 fish, you can only have a certain number of the following fish species. «We have noticed for several years that fish stocks, particularly around golden snapper and judfish in the areas around Darwin, are depleted,» said Westra van Holthe. In addition to your general personal possession limit of 15 fish, a personal limit applies to all of the following species. PROTECTED SHARK SPECIESawfishAll sawfish species are protected and must be released unharmed. Sawfih are unable to survive without their rostrum (saw) and must not be removed under any circumstances. The Northern River Shark (Glyphis garricki) and the Spear Shark (Glyphis glyphis)The Northern River Shark and the Spear-toothed Shark are protected and must be released safely. These species have been found in many rivers in the territory, including upper freshwater areas.
Both species are similar in appearance to the common bull shark. More information is available online from the Department of Resources. This page summarizes your property boundaries in the Northern Territory (NT). You can also download a recreational fisheries control reference guide as the Know Your Limits PDF brochure (3.2 MB). For fish species that have not been subject to catch limits in the past, a default limit of five per person is set. You should not have a severed swim bladder outside your home. The maximum number of fish you are allowed to possess at any time other than your permanent residence is 15 fish. Maximum limits apply to species exempt from the 15-fish restrictions, such as crabs and crustaceans. Katherine Winchester, director of the NT Seafood Council, said the new rules would give traders peace of mind.
But Craig Ingram, executive director of the Northern Territory Amateur Fishermen`s Association, backed the new proposals. New restrictions on Northern Territory fishermen have revealed that «history is littered with fisheries that are not taking the crucial steps they need while science shows there are significant sustainability issues.» «We fully understand that these are difficult changes, but the science is very clear that we need to reduce the golden snapper harvest by 50 percent, in particular,» Ingram said. From Shady Camp to the mouth of Tommycut and Sampan streams. When a barramundi reaches ninety centimeters (90 cm) in length, does it change sex and become a breeding female? For this reason, there is an unwritten law among Northern Territory guides and conservation-minded fishermen that anything caught from 90cm is quickly photographed and released. Barramundi is the most popular fish for recreational fishermen in the Northern Territory. If fishing or even transporting fishing gear in these areas during this period results in hefty fines and possibly confiscation of equipment, the fishing website will always list the exact areas of the restricted areas www.fisheries.nt.gov.au Mud crabs must remain intact after being caught until they are in your personal residence (unless: they are eaten immediately). The changes, published by the Northern Territory government and supported by both recreational fishermen and commercial operators, will ensure that a limit of 15 out of 30 fish per person is set. If you intend to keep a swim bladder to eat, you should keep it in the fish until you return home. If you process fish outside your home, you should immediately discard all swim bladders.
Temporary accommodation such as caravans or tents are not included. Limit of 30 vessels if there are three or more people on board. Shell width 13cm for males and 14cm for females. Five pots of sea or dillies per person. Ten pots of sea or dillies per ship if there are two or more people on board. A personal possession restriction applies to swim bladders that have been removed from fish. Fisheries Minister Willem Westra van Holthe said the measures were essential to preserve the Northern Territory`s fishing grounds in the future. Your home must be a permanent residence. So, a place with a fixed address, which can be proven by photographic evidence or similar. On ships with four or fewer people on board, each person may take their personal property limit with them. These limits should not affect how you normally treat your catch. Look for a sign like this near the Northern Territory boat launches to find out the limits of fishing bags.
Conversely, in Western Australian waters, any barramundi caught at 80 cm or more must be released. WA and NT both have penalties for non-compliance with these restrictions! There are also personal ownership restrictions that apply to the number of people on board your boat. This boundary is also known as the general personal property boundary. Detailed scientific information on Australian fish can be found on the Australian Museum Fish Site. Access to all recreational fishing rules on the Fisheries NT website If you need information about specific fish, read about fish species. The Northern Territory`s recreational fishing rules are designed to ensure sustainability, optimal fishing performance and the equitable distribution of community-owned resources. Recreational fishers in the Northwest Territories take pride in protecting their fishing and aquatic environment, and all rules are followed. So get on board.
Read before you go and KNOW YOUR LIMITS! From the mouth or Daly River to the Moon Billabong exit. From 1 October to 31 January each year, some breeding areas of barramundi become fishing exclusion zones, two of the most important of which are the following. You may have a personal possession limit of two separate swim bladders (of any kind) in your home. Recently, Fisheries NT introduced restrictions on a vessel limit of a single barramundi over 90 cm.
