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25.01.2022 It’s fish of the week! You know the drill, check back Monday for the answer.

25.01.2022 146 crab pots have been seized by Gold Coast QBFP. Officers recently teamed up with the Gold Coast Waterways Authority to remove derelict crab pots from the Southport Sundale Bridge to the Logan River. Don’t lose your pots! ... Crab pots must be marked with the user's surname and address and your gear should be removed from the water when you finish up. Crab pots that are left in the water continue to 'ghost fish' and can trap crabs, fish and other animals like turtles and even birds. You can report abandoned and unmarked crab pots by calling the 24-hour Fishwatch hotline on 1800 017 116 (toll free within Queensland). See more

25.01.2022 Shout out to the fishers on Fraser Island who donated their tailor frames or let us measure their fish during last week’s survey! This information will be used to assess the status of tailor stock. Find out more here https://bit.ly/3gAxdOQ

25.01.2022 Calling all Queensland water-lovers to do your part and be SharkSmart! Find out the things you can do to minimise your risk of a negative shark encounter https://qld.gov.au/sharksmart

24.01.2022 Our fish of the week is a venus tuskfish! These guys have a minimum size limit of 30cm and a combined possession limit of 6 per person for all tuskfish species. The combined possession limit of 20 per person for all coral reef fin fish also applies. https://www.qld.gov.au//fish/fish-species-id/species-page

24.01.2022 Our monitoring staff are hitting the sand on Fraser Island again this week for their final tailor survey this year. They will be working with fishers to collect biological information for tailor by measuring fish and collecting skeletonsall COVID safe of course! https://bit.ly/3gAxdOQ

24.01.2022 A reminder to fishers that waters are closed for line fishing from 1 August to 31 October at the following locations: Coomera River and tributaries upstream from the junction of Guanaba Creek and Coomera River (includes Guanaba Ck) Albert River and tributaries upstream from the junction of Canungra Creek and Albert River (includes Canungra Creek) Running Creek and tributaries (top of the Logan River Catchment) Christmas Creek and tributaries (top of the Logan River Ca...tchment) Stanley River and tributaries upstream of the Somerset Dam Full Supply Level (above Neurum Creek and Stanley River junction) Mary River and tributaries upstream from the junction of Six Mile Creek and Mary River, including Six Mile Creek and excluding Baroon Pocket Dam, Borumba Dam and Lake MacDonald (from dam walls to full supply level for each) This closure will help protect and recover Mary River Cod.

24.01.2022 Far North Queensland fishers listen up! We've just finished installing four new fish aggregating devices (FADs) off Weipa and we can't wait for you to check them out. All of our FADs are proving to be very popular with excellent catches of pelagic fish reported. You can check out the GPS locations here ... https://bit.ly/3cr9Ky7 See more

23.01.2022 It’s not too late to have your say If you’ve held a Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme (SIPS) Permit between 1 March 2020 and 28 February 2021, we want to hear from you! We are conducting a short, 6 question survey of SIPS holders to help improve and maintain the world-class fisheries on offer in Queensland dams and weirs. The survey results will help us allocate funds from permit sales for fish stocking at the 63 dams and weirs in the SIPS. ... The survey only takes a minute to complete and will now close midnight on Friday 30 April. You will no longer be required to log in to complete this survey Take the survey here https://daf.engagementhub.com.au/2020-21-sips-holder-survey

23.01.2022 The sun was certainly shining for the Weipa Fishing Classic a few weeks ago! While COVID-19 restrictions limited the number of entries, two lucky recreational fishers went home with a boat each. QBFP officers spent the weekend working with the Thursday Island Water Police to check compliance. We’re glad to report most fishers were following the rules.

23.01.2022 Queenslanders Have you witnessed unlawful fishing activity? If you have, please report it by calling the 24-hour Fishwatch hotline on 1800 017 116 (toll free within Queensland) or using this form: http://bit.ly/Fishwatch

23.01.2022 Our fish of the week is a yellowtail kingfish. These guys have a possession limit of 2 per person and a minimum size limit of 60 cm. Known by many names, they are often confused with other species in the seriola family. Check for that olive-yellow caudal fin and look at the size, yellowtail kingfish are generally longer than other seriola species. https://bit.ly/364Qfc6

22.01.2022 Who’s keen to catch king threadies and become $10,000 richer?! The folks at Fishing the Fitzroy have tagged and released 2 king threadfin in the Fitzroy River and the first fisher to catch one wins $10,000 in cash. Don’t forget to register and check out the rules here http://bit.ly/2LJBO6E Competition ends 31 January 2021.

21.01.2022 CORAL REEF FIN FISH CLOSURE The second of two closed seasons for coral reef fin fish begins at 12:01 am on 12 November 2020 and ends 11:59 pm on 16 November 2020. Need a refresher? You can check out a list of coral reef fin fish here ... https://bit.ly/3iS0S68 See more

21.01.2022 Cast your votes! Do you prefer freshwater fishing or is salt water more your style?

21.01.2022 If the keys are missin’, I’ve gone fishin!

19.01.2022 It’s that time of the week again... Do you know our fish of the week? We will have the answer for you on Monday

18.01.2022 Know your knots! ReefClean is asking everyone to look after your tackle and know your knots to stop tackle from floating away. Here’s three steps to reduce fishing litter: ... recover lost line and tackle reuse any tackle you find remove and bin litter and discarded line. https://bit.ly/37dj865

18.01.2022 Easter may have been wet and windy, but there were a few winners at Weyba Creek QBFP officers from Noosa recently met Travas who scored this ripper mangrove jack. Nice one Travas! Are you heading out on the water this weekend?

18.01.2022 Have you snagged a mahi mahi sporting an orange tag at one of our fish aggregating devices (FADs)? We are conducting a collaborative research project with University of the Sunshine Coast, James Cook University, The Australian Institute of Marine Science and Integrated Marine Observing System. The project is aimed at boosting catches and sustainability of large ocean fish species by identifying how fish are using our FADs. Here’s how you can help: ... We encourage you to release any mahi mahi caught with an orange tag and report the details of the capture to the phone number on the tag. If you decide to take the mahi mahi, phone the number on the tag so the internal acoustic tag can be recovered and reused. You can find more info here: https://bit.ly/37d99xH University of Sunshine Coast

17.01.2022 Always ask the state of origin of your seafood. Good on you Qld fishers and farmers.

16.01.2022 A licence to fish?! Barramundi, Australian bass, golden perch and Murray cod are some of the most sought-after species for recreational anglers wetting a line in Queensland’s dams and weirs. However, most of our native fish species won’t reproduce in our impounded dams and weirs, so how can we ensure that impoundments are stocked for everyone to enjoy? Our podcast looks at how our Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme, known as SIPS, supports the stocking of registered freshwa...ter impoundments. Listen now at daf.qld.gov.au/news-media/podcasts/sips-a-licence-to-fish/ You can also listen on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2M6rVxG Spotify https://spoti.fi/33g4EyS Google Podcasts https://bit.ly/2Vz4YGA

15.01.2022 The SharkSmart drone trial is in full swing across five beaches on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and North Stradbroke Island. Surf Life Saving Queensland drones are an extra eye in the sky to watch for sharks every day until the end of the summer school holidays. Check out this shark spotted at Main Beach, Gold Coast in September. Life savers kept a close watch to make sure it stayed well clear of people in the water. Find out more at https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/sharksmart/drone-trial

15.01.2022 Moments before someone snagged a sailfish off FAD 1 in Weipa! Might have missed the money shot, but we’ve had reports of some great catches off our fish aggregating devices (FADs). Check out the locations here

14.01.2022 The weekend’s just around the corner. Are you heading out on the water?

14.01.2022 Attention all fishers!! The Fraser Island and Waddy Point fin fish closed waters will re-open at 12:01 am on 1 October 2020. Thanks to everyone who complied with the closure, it helps protect tailor when they congregate for spawning.

12.01.2022 Thinking about breaching fishing regulations? Your boat may be destroyed just like this one An illegally-modified fishing boat was crushed today and the owner fined $6,000 in the Brisbane Magistrates Court for illegal crabbing. The fisher modified the seats of the vessel to create concealed compartments where QBFP officers found regulated mud crabs.... The fisher knew that taking female and undersized crabs was against the law and had received previous infringement notices. The 3.7m modified boat was deemed unsafe and crushed into recycling material. The motor and trailer were not destroyed and will be sold. QBFP continues to use a range of techniques and technology to uncover illegal activities and protect Queensland fisheries resources. Report illegal fishing activities to Fishwatch on 1800 017 116.

12.01.2022 Happy Friday! Do you know our fish of the week? We’ll have the answer for you on Monday.

10.01.2022 We’re back for fish of the week! Who knows this one? Check back on Monday for the answer.

10.01.2022 This summer there are simple things you can do to minimise your risk of a negative shark encounter along the Queensland coastline. Do your part and be SharkSmart and choose to swim between the flags at patrolled beaches and check signage. http://qld.gov.au/SharkSmart

09.01.2022 Our fish of the week is a spotted mackerel. Did you get it right? Often confused with school mackerel, adult spotted mackerel are marked with poorly defined rows of spots on their sides inner and the surface of their pectoral fin is dark blue. They’ve got a minimum size limit of 60 cm and a possession limit of 5 per personno boat limit for these guys. https://bit.ly/34rQy1p

09.01.2022 The final coral reef fin fish closure for 2020 has now ended. Happy fishing! You can find next year’s closure dates here https://bit.ly/3f0LRij

09.01.2022 We need your help! QBFP officers at Mackay are investigating after receiving a complaint about a dead sawfish found on Belmunda Beach, Mackay on Monday 16 November 2020. If you have any info about who might have caught or discarded the sawfish, please give QBFP Mackay a ring on 4999 8551 or call the Fishwatch hotline on 1800 017 116.... Sawfish are a no-take species so it's an offence to be in possession of any part of it, including the sawfish rostrum (snout). Massive penalties of up to $133,450.00 apply.

08.01.2022 FINED Two fishers have been fined $15,000 for attempting to conceal illegal mud crabs in a wheelie bin at Hope Island. QBFP officers searched a property and found a bag of 21 live mud crabs (including 13 undersize male and 8 females) hidden under rubbish in a wheelie bin, despite being told several times that there were no mud crabs in the house. Two fishers were charged with a total of ten offences under the Fisheries Act, including obstruction and using excess and unma...rked apparatus, and both pleaded guilty to the charges in court. Luckily, officers released all mud crabs alive into the Coomera River on the day the offences were detected. Report unlawful fishing in Queensland by calling the 24-hour Fishwatch hotline on 1800 017 116 (toll free within Queensland).

07.01.2022 Applications for our Recreational Fishing Grants Program are now open! We’ve got up to $200,000 available for fishing and community groups to run fishing clinics, conduct research, provide education about recreational fishing or improve fish habitats. Get in before applications close Sunday 13 September 2020. More information is available here https://bit.ly/34Cqwby

06.01.2022 Our fish of the week is a grass emperor. Also called grassy or grass sweetlip, they have a minimum size limit of 30 cm and a possession limit of 10 per person (they are not a coral reef fin fish). They are sometimes confused with spangled emperor. Have a look at its scales, grass emperors won’t have any blue flecks. https://bit.ly/3ntSRXV

06.01.2022 Happy World Fisheries Day! Sustainable fisheries are important to everyone, do your part so future generations can enjoy fishing. Let's see you're best fishing pic in the comments . We love this one Drew sent through .

06.01.2022 Good news! The latest stock assessment of redthroat emperor (Lethrinus miniatus) has estimated the spawning biomass of the population to be 72% and at healthy levels. The spawning biomass is the total weight of fish that have reached sexual maturity and are capable of reproducing. The stock assessment uses a mathematical model to estimate the biomassbased on data from commercial logbooks, charter logbooks, statewide recreational fishing surveys, biological data from Fishe...ries Queensland and James Cook University. The biomass estimates are used to determine the status of the stock and how we can ensure stocks are above the Sustainable Fisheries Strategy target of 60% unfished spawning biomass. Check out the report here https://bit.ly/3kXEtWt

06.01.2022 How’s the serenity! QBFP officers onboard the KI Ross were treated to this beautiful sunrise during patrols at Horseshoe Bay a few weeks ago. Officers were happy to report great compliance, especially during the snapper and pearl perch closure.

05.01.2022 Our fisheries technicians recently hit the mackerel grounds off Lucinda in a research vessel to do some monitoring work. Here they met up with some of the commercial fishing fleet to collect length, sex and age data from the Spanish mackerel being processed at sea. Some of these commercial operators have been working with our scientists for over 30 years, but we also love meeting the new fishers who help us out with this important work. A big thank you to the fishers wh...o held on to their Spanish mackerel frames so our team could collect them and conduct their research work. Check out our website for more info on Spanish mackerel monitoring: https://bit.ly/37s0ZTq

05.01.2022 Our fish of the week is a grass tuskfish! Also known as a purple tuskfish, they have a purple body and a greenish head with bright blue 'helmet' crossed with fine yellow lines. They carry a minimum size limit of 30 cm, a combined possession limit of 6 for all tuskfish species and a combined limit of 20 for all coral reef fin fish. https://bit.ly/2QVxnFb

04.01.2022 We’ve updated our app! We are continuously improving our app to enhance your experience. All you need to do is re-open your app to view the new content and features (the app may take a few minutes to re-sync). So, what’s new?... We’ve included pest fish in the species section. We’ve added new species and photos in the species section. We’ve corrected some rules for closures and no-take. Updates to the app will be released periodically to include new content and features and we have more updates coming soon. We encourage everyone to continue to submit feedback so we can continuously improve our app. Importantly, photos of fish are only used to help train the app’s artificial intelligence. The new recreational fishing app does not collect or store personal information about the user or where they are fishing.

03.01.2022 A reminder that the east coast black jewfish fishery opened on 1 January 2021. Remember the rules: minimum size limit of 75 cm on the east coast and 60 cm in the Gulf of Carpentaria possession limit of 1 per person or 2 per boat (with 2 or more people on board)... fish must be kept whole while on a boat. There is a total allowable commercial catch (TACC) of 20 tonnes on the east coast and 6 tonnes for the Gulf of Carpentaria. Once the TACC has been reached, black jewfish will become a no-take species for commercial and recreational fishers for the remainder of the year.

02.01.2022 Don’t risk a fine, buy a SIPS permit before you drop a line! Did you know that it is illegal to line fish at one of our Stock Impoundment Permit Scheme (SIPS) dams without a permit? QBFP officers in Cairns recently took a trip to Tinaroo Dam and were pretty disappointed by the number of fishers without SIPS permits . Officers issued 6 infringements to line fishers and helped them purchase permits so they could enjoy the rest of their day. Permit fees help local stocking g...roups re-stock the impoundments to enhance fishing and maintain fish stocks for future generations. You can buy a permit here https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/rsa/sips-dams-and-weirs

01.01.2022 A colourful one this week! Do you know the fish of the week? We will have the answer for you Monday.

01.01.2022 With school holidays coming up, why not treat your family to a trip to one of our Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme (SIPS) dams! Just make sure you have purchased a SIPS permit if you’re line fishing https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/rsa/sips-dams-and-weirs Funding from the scheme helps community groups stock dams with species like barramundi and Australian bass for everyone to enjoy. Penalties apply for line fishing at a SIPS dam or weir without a permit.

01.01.2022 Our fish of the week is a blue threadfin. Sometimes confused with king threadfin, blue threadfin have four pectoral filaments that are shorter and thicker than king threadies. Blue threadfin have a minimum size limit of 40 cm, a possession limit of 10 per person on the east coast and a possession limit of 20 per person in the Gulf of Carpentaria. https://bit.ly/2KyzTB6

01.01.2022 We’ve received more complaints about fishers throwing fish frames back in the water near some popular swimming spots. In addition to kids and swimmers standing on fish spikes, discarded fish frames can attract sharks and crocodiles! While it’s not an offence under fisheries legislation, we urge everyone to think of others when disposing frames. Here are some ways you can safely dispose them: Use them for crab pot bait. Dispose of them at nearby council bins. ... Keep them and make a fish soup or stock. Freeze them and put them in your garbage bin on rubbish day or dispose of them at sea on your next fishing trip. Use them for fertiliser. Brush up on skin removal and filleting rules here: https://bit.ly/3sP6dAp