Barramundi season opens in Queensland
The breeding season closure is over, so it’s time to grab a rod and wet a line in the pursuit of one of the most thrilling forms of anglingQueensland’s anglers are gearing up for barramundi season, which officially opens at noon today.
Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district manager Tony Loader warned fishers to check the size and possession limits that apply to the iconic species when the season opens.
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“It’s important that fishers refresh their knowledge of the rules and regulations before dropping a line to avoid being fined,” Loader said.
Under Queensland law, the legal size for barramundi on the east coast and Gulf of Carpentaria is between 58cm and 120cm, and the possession limit per person is five.
People fishing in some of Queensland’s stocked freshwater locations are allowed to take one barramundi more than 120cm in length.
The closed season has been in place for barramundi since October 7 in the Gulf of Carpentaria, and November 1 on the east coast. The Queensland Government’s Department of Agriculture and Fishieries enforces annual closures on barramundi fishing to ensure the long-term sustainability of the species.
“The closed seasons, which coincide with spawning periods, protect barramundi stocks during this vulnerable time in their lifecycle,” Loader said.
“This allows the fish to spawn and replenish to ensure healthy fish stocks for current and future generations of Queenslanders.”
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