Snapper anglers reminded to know their limits
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Snapper anglers reminded to know their limits
Media Release
Wednesday 26 October 2016 | Media contact: Jane Rawson 8392 6757
www.vic.gov.au/fisheries
Snapper anglers reminded to know their limits
Recreational fishers are being reminded to abide by bag and size limits for snapper this season
ahead of Operation Venture commencing this Friday.
Fisheries Victoria Director of Education and Enforcement, Ian Parks, said Fisheries Officers would
be enforcing catch limits, checking fishing licences and educating anglers about fishing responsibly
in Port Phillip Bay and Western Port.
“It’s important anglers know their limits and take only what they need so that our snapper fishery
remains sustainable,” Mr Parks said.
“Fisheries Officers will patrol day and night, from the shore, aboard vessels and back at boat
launching ramps, big and small. They’ll be in uniform and plain clothes, undertaking inspections
and surveillance from marked and unmarked vessels, including jet skis.
“On-the-spot fines of $466 per offence can be issued to anyone exceeding catch limits for snapper
and other bay species such as gummy sharks, King George whiting, flathead and calamari.
“Anglers hiding illegal snapper catches aboard can expect to have their fish and boat seized, and
for more serious offences the courts can prohibit fishing altogether for a year or more.”
Mr Parks said fishing responsibly for snapper meant following a few basic rules:
· Obey the minimum size of 28cm and the bag limit of 10, of which only three snapper can
equal or exceed 40cm.
· Release unwanted snapper quickly and in a manner that minimises injury to the fish.
· Snapper to be kept must be landed whole so they can be measured by Officers if required.
· It is illegal to multi-trip, which is making several fishing trips in one day, retaining the bag
limit each time.
· It is illegal to fin-clip snapper tails to shorten their overall length.
Fisheries Officers will again be working with Transport Safety Officers from Maritime Safety
Victoria, who are encouraging skippers to check over vessels and safety gear before venturing out,
stay tuned to weather forecasts, steer clear of ships while underway and avoid anchoring in
shipping channels.
Anyone who sees or suspects illegal fishing can report it by calling Fisheries Victoria’s 24-hour
intelligence reporting line 13FISH (133474).
Wednesday 26 October 2016 | Media contact: Jane Rawson 8392 6757
www.vic.gov.au/fisheries
Snapper anglers reminded to know their limits
Recreational fishers are being reminded to abide by bag and size limits for snapper this season
ahead of Operation Venture commencing this Friday.
Fisheries Victoria Director of Education and Enforcement, Ian Parks, said Fisheries Officers would
be enforcing catch limits, checking fishing licences and educating anglers about fishing responsibly
in Port Phillip Bay and Western Port.
“It’s important anglers know their limits and take only what they need so that our snapper fishery
remains sustainable,” Mr Parks said.
“Fisheries Officers will patrol day and night, from the shore, aboard vessels and back at boat
launching ramps, big and small. They’ll be in uniform and plain clothes, undertaking inspections
and surveillance from marked and unmarked vessels, including jet skis.
“On-the-spot fines of $466 per offence can be issued to anyone exceeding catch limits for snapper
and other bay species such as gummy sharks, King George whiting, flathead and calamari.
“Anglers hiding illegal snapper catches aboard can expect to have their fish and boat seized, and
for more serious offences the courts can prohibit fishing altogether for a year or more.”
Mr Parks said fishing responsibly for snapper meant following a few basic rules:
· Obey the minimum size of 28cm and the bag limit of 10, of which only three snapper can
equal or exceed 40cm.
· Release unwanted snapper quickly and in a manner that minimises injury to the fish.
· Snapper to be kept must be landed whole so they can be measured by Officers if required.
· It is illegal to multi-trip, which is making several fishing trips in one day, retaining the bag
limit each time.
· It is illegal to fin-clip snapper tails to shorten their overall length.
Fisheries Officers will again be working with Transport Safety Officers from Maritime Safety
Victoria, who are encouraging skippers to check over vessels and safety gear before venturing out,
stay tuned to weather forecasts, steer clear of ships while underway and avoid anchoring in
shipping channels.
Anyone who sees or suspects illegal fishing can report it by calling Fisheries Victoria’s 24-hour
intelligence reporting line 13FISH (133474).
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Re: Snapper anglers reminded to know their limits
What does this mean ? And what is the purpose of doing this ?
"" It is illegal to fin-clip snapper tails to shorten their overall length.""
"" It is illegal to fin-clip snapper tails to shorten their overall length.""
He who has the most fishing rods WINS !
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Re: Snapper anglers reminded to know their limits
If you have a fish of 40 cm you clip the tail and it is only 39 cm I guesshornet wrote:What does this mean ? And what is the purpose of doing this ?
"" It is illegal to fin-clip snapper tails to shorten their overall length.""
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Luluberlu wrote:If you have a fish of 40 cm you clip the tail and it is only 39 cm I guesshornet wrote:What does this mean ? And what is the purpose of doing this ?
"" It is illegal to fin-clip snapper tails to shorten their overall length.""
So it's for keeping more than 3 fish 40cm or over 40cm ?
""Obey the minimum size of 28cm and the bag limit of 10, of which only three snapper can equal or exceed 40cm.""
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Re: Snapper anglers reminded to know their limits
Who on earth would keep a 28 anyway.?
There's bugger all on it...
There's bugger all on it...
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Re: Snapper anglers reminded to know their limits
I few dumb people do unfortunately....28cm fish lucky to get a few spoon fulls of tuckerCarlG wrote:Who on earth would keep a 28 anyway.?
There's bugger all on it...
you gotta hav a crack even if yr just pissin in the wind
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Re: Snapper anglers reminded to know their limits
yephornet wrote:Luluberlu wrote:If you have a fish of 40 cm you clip the tail and it is only 39 cm I guesshornet wrote:What does this mean ? And what is the purpose of doing this ?
"" It is illegal to fin-clip snapper tails to shorten their overall length.""
So it's for keeping more than 3 fish 40cm or over 40cm ?
""Obey the minimum size of 28cm and the bag limit of 10, of which only three snapper can equal or exceed 40cm.""
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Re: Snapper anglers reminded to know their limits
Snapper anglers are reminded to be aware of size and bag limits for these fish in their area. Overfishing can harm snapper populations, so it is important to only take what is needed and release any that do not meet legal size or bag limits. This helps ensure the sustainability of snapper populations.
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Re: Snapper anglers reminded to know their limits
Thanks for that I have fished for 60 years there are bag and size limits next you will be telling me I need a licenceethemecart wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 5:26 pmSnapper anglers are reminded to be aware of size and bag limits for these fish in their area. Overfishing can harm snapper populations, so it is important to only take what is needed and release any that do not meet legal size or bag limits. This helps ensure the sustainability of snapper populations.
https://fishingdepth.com
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Re: Snapper anglers reminded to know their limits
Oh Nude up, please stop it, I nearly wet myself laughing.Nude up wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 10:55 pmThanks for that I have fished for 60 years there are bag and size limits next you will be telling me I need a licenceethemecart wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 5:26 pmSnapper anglers are reminded to be aware of size and bag limits for these fish in their area. Overfishing can harm snapper populations, so it is important to only take what is needed and release any that do not meet legal size or bag limits. This helps ensure the sustainability of snapper populations.
https://fishingdepth.com