Required length – Only 1 pocket limit over 35 cm – 1 closed season in rivers and estuaries May – August, including deep-sea fish Required length – 0 Luggage limit – Only 2 and boat trip limit of 10 Required length – 0 pocket limit – 10 total of a single species. Given that Mulloway females are only known to reach sexual maturity with a length of at least 70 cm, increasing the minimum size is clearly a logical step to support the long-term viability of this important species. The increase in the size limit, which is expected to be supported by the majority of conservation-minded fishermen, was officially announced today in Sydney by Katrina Hodgkinson, New South Wales Minister for Department and Primary Industries, and Dr Geoff Allan, Executive Director of Fisheries NSW. Under the new Mulloway rules in New South Wales, commercial fishermen must also meet the minimum height of 70 cm, although mesh net fishermen still allow a bycatch of 10 fish between 45 and 70 cm in length and a limit of 500 kg for holders of a commercial shipping visa. However, these trade restrictions do not appear to apply to large concentrations of spawning fish, as the property limit of 500 kg per owner applies. When a team of friendly people working together all own Ocean Hauling, the total catch multiplies. Required length – 60 cm Only 1 pocket limit greater than 110 cm – 10 In a statement released as part of today`s announcement, DPI says it is allowing commercial bycatch of Mulloway because “some catches of Mulloway below the new legal size in mesh nets are inevitable. The need to dispose of small quantities of accidentally caught Mulloway that is already dead or in poor condition when brought to the boat will not benefit the stock and is a waste of the resource. « Southern Short Fin Required Length – 30 cm Pocket Limit – 10 Southern Longfin Required Length – 58 cm Pocket Limit – 10 This means that a minimum height of 70 cm for Mulloway, also known as Jewfish, applies to all anglers. The changes will come into force on 1 September 2018 and will be closely monitored by NSW DPI. Pocket limits of zero (0) – if caught, please release these species carefully. All lobsters and crabs carrying eggs must be released immediately.

Removing eggs is a criminal offence. A reduction in the leisure baggage limit from two to one. The changes will come into force on 1 September 2018 and will be closely monitored by NSW DPI. An advisory campaign will also ensure that all fishermen are aware of the new rules. The property line of 10 Mulloway, between 45 and 70 cm, which currently applies to estuarine net fishermen, has also been lifted. Primary Industry Minister Niall Blair said Mulloway was a highly respected sport fish and an important commercial species. 5 in total*. Only 1 tiger, mako, hammerhead shark# or whaler/blue shark. Please note that abalone is currently prohibited between Port Stephens and Wreck Bay Beach, Jervis Bay. For more information, please contact your local fisheries office or visit www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/saltwater/sw-species/mulloway/rules.

The New South Wales Government is working with fishermen to secure the future of one of New South Wales` most valuable fish species. The men pleaded guilty to all charges, and the boat, engine and trailer, valued at more than $35,000, were forfeited and the men were fined $10,000 each. Two men from Dee Why, found in possession of a commercial quantity of 17 noble fish weighing 75.96 kilos, 13 blue-eyed trevilla weighing 165.21 kilos and 4 mirror doris weighing 10.76 kilos, left the boat they were borrowing confiscated from the State. Previously, the recreational bag limit was two Mulloways. # Only smooth hammerhead sharks can be taken. Large wavy hammerhead sharks are protected species in New South Wales and must be released immediately with minimal damage. Both councils will continue to consider other measures, including exploring options where commercially fished Mulloway can be differentiated to reduce black market opportunities, increased monitoring to ensure the effectiveness of these measures, and further research into fishing gear technologies to reduce Mulloway`s bycatch. An advisory campaign will also ensure that all fishermen are aware of the new rules. “Reducing the recreational catch limit from two to one still gives anglers the opportunity to catch these excellent fish and, if they wish, keep one fish for the table.

+ All lobsters, crabs, beetles and crabs that carry eggs must be returned to the water. Tidal invertebrates should not be caught in or near water except for direct use as bait. “I know it was a tough decision, but it`s necessary to make sure Mulloway`s stock goes up,” Blair said. Season closure in rivers and estuaries May – August, including possession limit: The maximum number of fish a person can possess at any one time. This includes fish that are also stored elsewhere, for example.