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Northern zone rock lobster season starts 1 November

Friday 24 October, 2008

PIRSA Fisheries has reminded recreational fishers that the northern zone rock lobster season opens from 12 noon Saturday 1 November.

A number of rules apply to recreational rock lobster fishing in South Australia and all fishers should make themselves aware of these rules before they go fishing.

PIRSA Fisheries Executive Director, Mr Will Zacharin said these rules provide fishers with an opportunity to play their part in the management and long-term sustainability of the fishery.

“These rules are put in place to allow reasonable access to the resource but at the same time ensure we will have fish for the future,” Mr Zacharin said.

Fishers can access up to date information about the rules that apply to recreational fishing via the Recreational Fishing Guide (available from bait and tackler stores and Visitor Information Centres), by logging on to the PIRSA Fisheries web site (www.pir.sa.gov.au/fishing) or by ringing the 24 hour Fishwatch hotline on 1800 065 522.

Rock lobster pots must be registered with PIRSA Fisheries and have a current registration tag attached before they can be legally used in South Australia.    A maximum of two pots per fisher can be registered at selected PIRSA Offices or on-line at www.pir.sa.gov.au/fishing.

During the season, Fisheries Officers will conduct regular patrols of all rock lobster fishing areas, paying particular attention to unregistered pots, over potting and interference with other fisher’s pots.


Northern zone rock lobster rules at a glance
• Minimum length 10.5 cm
• Daily bag limit 4
• Daily boat limit 8
• The northern zone covers the area from the mouth of the River Murray to the Western Australian border, including Kangaroo Island