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As I am returning to SEQ in a couple of weeks for fishing at Straddie, Bribie and Somerset. I had been checking out the posts for info on whats on the chew, MP Zones, Boat info etc when I came across a discussion involving Bag and possession limits which got me to thinking about possession limits in my State
Victoria.
The bag Limits straight forward and is outlined in the Vic Rec guide but the Possession limit definition was interesting
"The maximum number of a particular type of fish that a person may possess at any time while in, on or next to victorian waters. However, for abalone, a person must not possess more than one days catch anywhere in victoria"
Okay, abalone possession anywhere in Victoria limited to one days catch
On the fish side in, on or next to victorian waters ???
So I rang Vic DPI for clarification on this matter.
It is exactly as it reads, you can catch your limit on each species provided individual species bag limits and sizes are complied with.
If you took your catch home and stored in your freezer no problem as long as you are not living next to victorian waters. you can possess more than a days catch limit of any species.
If you are living next to victorian waters, or in caravan park or unit next to victorian waters whilst on holiday your possession limit is one days catch limit.
Just 1 other thought for holidaying anglers who were not living next to Vic waters.
If you have more than 1 days catch in your vehicle and are heading home you could find yourself in strife.
I also noticed another change in our fish regs. The total scale fish limit has gone.
I quizzed DPI on this. It was previously 50.
They confirm it had been removed .. So you can catch and possess a Bag limit on each fish species Ie Tuna 5, salmon 20, Barracouta 20, Bream 10, flathead 20 etc this is okay
Okay that's it thanks guy's its made me realise how different the regs are
i'll check out the Qld regs before i wet a line in a fortnights time.
Is Qld DPI best source of info on rec fishing info ?
Thanks Freeeedom have looked at link you posted, much appreciated
I notice in your Qld regs bag limit refers to the total number of fish an individual has in their possession at any one time - It does not apply on a per day basis.
This includes the fish you have caught previously that are in your freezer at home
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