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Illegal Fishing Caught at Oakey Creek
« on: November 07, 2012, 09:04:46 PM »
Check the rules before setting that line

News release | 30 October, 2012 - QLD Fisheries

Recreational fishers are reminded to brush up on fishing gear rules after a fisher was fined $2,000 in the Oakey Magistrates Court, southern Queensland, for using almost three times the legal number of set lines.

Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP) field officer Aaron McAdam said anyone fishing in freshwater was urged to check what gear was allowed before heading out.

"This prosecution should act as a serious reminder to fishers to understand and follow apparatus rules in freshwater," said Mr McAdam.

"Kingaroy patrol officers intercepted the fisher during an inspection of a camp site along the banks of the Oakey Creek.

"The fisher was caught using 17 set lines, which exceeds the legal limit of six per person."


Mr McAdam said the restrictions on set lines were important to protect freshwater fish stocks from overfishing and ensure the sustainability of Queensland´s waterways.

"QBFP officers regularly patrol remote and less frequented areas to ensure fishers are complying with the rules," he said.

"A person must not set a fishing line as a cross-line or use more than six fishing lines or set lines alone or in combination. Anyone using a set line for freshwater fishing must be no more than 200m from the line and have a tag on the set line showing the owner´s surname and address.

"It is also recommended that set lines be checked regularly and not left unattended, to allow any undersized or non-targeted fish species to be released safely.

"Breaching these laws is a serious offence and can attract a maximum fine of $110,000.

"We encourage people to report unlawful or suspicious fishing activities by calling the Fishwatch Hotline on 1800 017 116."


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