Fishing Victoria Forum

Sinsemilla wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 09, 2019 1:59 am

Bugatti wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 09, 2019 1:06 am

Anth, with me not knowing Victoria intimately (well not Victoria the state) I would say that you guys in a few years are going to have an over fishing effort issue from the other end of the fishing spectrum , , , , from the recreational fishos. And probably may need to modify fishing regulations. A closed spawning season works , , , , as long as it is long enough, which should include the lead up to the spawning season as well. One aspect as to why it didn't work too well here in SA was it wasn't early enough and the aggregations of snapper were dispersed by being pummelled by the pros who followed the schools up the gulf. Spawning is more effective with big aggregations spawning and not pockets of schools here and there , , , , there is even a PIRSA (our governing body) paper on this , , , , but never acted on.

Here in SA the 5 fish allowed between 38cm-60cm in St Vincents Gulf or 10 fish in our other waters , , , , AND 2 fish over 60cm has always in my opinion has been way too much. that's a hideous amount of fish for a recreational to keep.

The over 60cm fish should all be put back as they are the big breeders.


When you think about it, 3 fish under 60cm is enough.

Cheers, Bugz

I'm with you on the 3 fish under 60cm P/P is enough and a closed period during spawning which is long enough to let them do their thing.

I think this will also deter those snapper only fisherman that don't fish at all until "snapper season" and then go out killing fish 3-4 times a week, sometimes bagging out on each outing with multiple people on their boats.. What the hell can you do with that much snapper meat?

I've had sessions on the snapper getting just under 20 fish in just over an hour.. Kept 2 of them between me and my brother.. Had kingy sessions where I've caught 30 plus kings to 18kgs in 3 days and kept 3 of them between me, my brother and my cousin..

If fishing was about always keeping my bag or for a feed I'd sell my boats, all my gear and be able to buy fish for me and my family for the rest of our lives.. The people that fish that way have got it wrong in my opinion. We need to look after our beautiful environment and our natural resources.

Cheers, Anth

Mattblack wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 09, 2019 8:24 am

I know my attitude has changed over the last few years...I only keep the Goldilocks sized fish (you know, not too small, not too big) and I wont freeze fish anymore with the exception of a gummy & squid. I used to give excess fish to friends and family but I'm finding it a lot more satisfying letting them go now. It's all about quality, not quantity now :thumbsup:

Yota wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:53 am

https://www.vrfish.com.au/2018/05/01/re ... r-in-2018/
This makes positive reading - re snapper in PPB.
The bay is a unique spot though, as others have mentioned,
restoration of shellfish beds and reducing/eliminating netters is a big step in this case. The size, the inflow of river nutrients, terrain/depth, temperatures, sheltered reef protection and lots of other factors make it unique.
May not be all the current generation netters fault now, but the past,,,,, I don’t know.
Agree with Bug though regarding buybacks 100%.

yepi'mon wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 09, 2019 10:11 am

Mattblack wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 09, 2019 8:24 am

I know my attitude has changed over the last few years...I only keep the Goldilocks sized fish (you know, not too small, not too big) and I wont freeze fish anymore with the exception of a gummy & squid. I used to give excess fish to friends and family but I'm finding it a lot more satisfying letting them go now. It's all about quality, not quantity now :thumbsup:

Sounds like my youth.....

Mattblack wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 09, 2019 10:45 am

yepi'mon wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 09, 2019 10:11 am

Mattblack wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 09, 2019 8:24 am

I know my attitude has changed over the last few years...I only keep the Goldilocks sized fish (you know, not too small, not too big) and I wont freeze fish anymore with the exception of a gummy & squid. I used to give excess fish to friends and family but I'm finding it a lot more satisfying letting them go now. It's all about quality, not quantity now :thumbsup:

Sounds like my youth.....

when I was young I wasn't fussy at all...if she had a pulse she was fair game (especially on the 21st Centuries revolving dance floor at 3am)

Mattblack wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 09, 2019 10:45 am

yepi'mon wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 09, 2019 10:11 am

Mattblack wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 09, 2019 8:24 am

I know my attitude has changed over the last few years...I only keep the Goldilocks sized fish (you know, not too small, not too big) and I wont freeze fish anymore with the exception of a gummy & squid. I used to give excess fish to friends and family but I'm finding it a lot more satisfying letting them go now. It's all about quality, not quantity now :thumbsup:

Sounds like my youth.....

when I was young I wasn't fussy at all...if she had a pulse she was fair game (especially on the 21st Centuries revolving dance floor at 3am)

Yota wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 09, 2019 10:29 am

So we should bring back netters and encourage long lining as well because it was all a big mistake ?
Seems like they are doing it the correct way in SA then after all ?
Another breeding cycle should fix it all up. Job done.