Commercial and recreational fishers should be aware that new size limits for bream, tarwhine and tailor will come into effect next month.
From 1 March 2010, the following minimum size limits apply:
- Yellowfin and pikey bream will change from 23cm to 25cm
- Tarwhine will change from 23cm to 25cm
- Tailor will change from 30cm to 35cm
Fisheries Queensland resource manager Mark Lightowler said the changes to size limits were part of last year’s overhaul of the inshore fin fish fishery regulations.
"The introduction of some rules was staggered because of the implications for net fishers, one of our main stakeholder groups," he said.
"We work closely with our stakeholders to minimise the impact that rule changes may have on our fishing industries.
"Commercial net fishers who take these species needed time to alter gear and fishing practices to ensure they could reduce the number of undersized fish they catch incidentally."
Mr Lightowler said feedback from public consultation showed strong support for the increase in size limits for bream and tarwhine.
He said being able to keep bigger fish resulted in a better feed for the family.
