Southern Bluefin Tuna bag limits
Know your bag limits, possession limits, and fillet limits for bluefin tunaFisheries Victorian is reminding south-west and visiting anglers chasing Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT) that there is a daily bag limit of two fish per person (one per person in NSW), but also a statewide Vic possession limit of two whole SBT.
"This means if you are caught in possession of three or more SBT in whole form or 160kg of fillets anywhere in Victoria it is classed as a commercial quantity and serious penalties may apply. These regulations are in place so that recreationally caught SBT are not sold," explains Fisheries Officer Cameron McCallum.
During June and July nine Fisheries officers from across Victoria conducted over 350 boat and land-based inspections at Portland and Port Fairy and fixed-wing airplanes and covert surveillance was used for the first time.
While the vast majority of anglers did the right thing, there were some 12 offenders caught including a charter fisher with a commercial catch.
Fisheries Victoria said it's vital fishers understand and respect the world-class offshore fishing that the season offers around Portland and Port Fairy.
"We are working hard with fishers and other stakeholders to ensure that recreational fishing is sustainable and continues to provide opportunities for local communities along the coast," Mr McCallum said.
Anyone who sees or suspects illegal fishing activity is urged to call the 24 hour reporting line 13 FISH (13 3474). More at Fisheries Victoria.
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