Crab Trap Regulations NSW vs QLD

[dadstinny]

So was in BCF in QLD and was about to buy some crab pots for use in NSW and asked if the regs in QLD where the same in NSW.

I was told no in NSW you can only have 2 openings but in QLD you can have up to 4.

So I left with no crab pots and to do some investigating. I clearly remembered reading in the NSW fishing guide book it said up to maximum of 4 entry for NSW but wanted to check it out first prior to spending my hard earned.

So looked at the NSW regulations bottom of this page it states up to 4 openings for NSW.

http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/regulations/sw/methods

So I went onto the BCF website and they clearly state 2 entry pots for NSW and 4 entry pots for QLD.

http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/Rogue-4-Entry-Crab-Pot-QLD-Only.aspx?pid=120362#Description

http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/Rogue-2-Entry-Crab-Pot-NSW-NT-Only.aspx?pid=128189

Now am I missing something? Is BCF trying to set there own regulations on crab pots or am I having a blonde moment? ::)

[aussiefool]

Mate I would go with the NSW Fisheries web site for the right regs.

[banshee]

Check the net size and diameter or length/width as I think this is where the difference is.

[oldboot]

NEVER trust any retailer to know the correct regs..... I have stood at the counter of a shop quite a number of times and the counter jumper has been regailing a customer very strongly and positively with their knoweledge of the regs and been dead wrong.

Trust only the government sources..and then be carefull.

cheers