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\ '\ Phone (}reg (J)ou6[e on (002) 33 6234 ~creatwna[ ENQUIRIES CONTENTS L?ept ..of P?mary Industry & Fisheries FOREWORD (I) F1shenes Licensing (002) 33 3515 ENQUIRIES (II) Recreational Fish Management (002) 33 6234 INTRODUCTION 1 General Enquiries (Free Call) 131368 RECENT REGULATION CHANGES 1 Law enforcement- STATE FISHING WATERS 1 Tasmania Police, Marine Division: METHODS OF CONSERVATION 2 1-1:obart (002) 35 2476 SUSTAINING OUR FISHERY 3 B1cheno (003) 75 1122 FLIES & LURES 4 Launceston (003) 32 3212 CODE OF PRACTICE 4-5 St He_Iens (003) 76 1122 MARINE POLICING 5-6 Burme (004) 30 5211 MARINE RESERVES 7 Strahan (004) 71 7151 RESEARCH AREAS 8 Stanley (004) 58 1104 FISH ILLUSTRATIONS 9-12 .If no answer on Police numbers, telephone PROHIBITED SPECIES 13 Cnme Stoppers- MINIMUM LEGAL SIZES 14 16-19 24 hours a day (toll free) 1800 005 555 CRAYFISH (ROCK LOBSTER) Aus.Underwater Federation (018) 136 777 ABALONE 20 21 Fishing Ind. Training Board (002) 336442 OCTOPUS SALMONIDS 21 Inland Fisheries Commission (002) 23 6622 SCALLOPS 22 SEA URCHINS 22 Boating weather conditions- 11541 NETTING DEFINITIONS 23 Marine Board/Port Authorities- BUOYS 24 B~rnie (004) 313444 WEIGHTS 24 C1rc~ar Head (004) 58 1271 NO NETTING AREAS 24-26 Cume (004) 62 1137 NO MULLET NETS 27 Devonport (004) 24 0911 ONE GRABALL NET AREAS 36 Grassy (004) 61 1155 MAPS 28-34 Hobart (002) 35 1000 SHARK CLOSURE & NURSERY AREAS 37-38 Launceston (003) 82 0111 LONG LINING 39 Strahan (004) 71 7291 MARINE BOARD 39 39 Spectrum Management Agency (formerly MARINE FARMS Transport & Communication) (002) 205271 FISHING IN SAFETY SAFETY 40 Tas. Amateur Sea Fishermen's Assoc. RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS 42-43 (002) 28 6920 TASMA NIAN AMATEUR SEA Tas~ar Radio (S.E Tas waters) (002)31 2276 FISHERMEN$ ASSOCIATION 44 Tourism, Sport and R'ec. (002) 30 8323 PENALTIES 44 UNDARIA 44-45 SEA STARS 45-47 EUROPEAN SHORE CRABS 48 MARINE POLLUTION 49 FISHING INDUSTRY TRAINING 49 AUST. UNDERWATER FEDERATION 50 SHELLFISH & PUBLIC SAFETY 51 LOCALITY INDEX 52-53 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 54 TAGS IN SHARKS 56 CATCH RECORD 57 LOST FISHING GEAR 58 Stripey Trumpeter 2 INTRODUCTION METHODS OF CONSERVATION This booklet is a guide to the regulations that were in place on 1 September 1994 for recreational fishers in Tasmanian State Fishing The Regulations are in place to conserve Waters. It has no legal standing. For exact Tasmanian fishing resources. This is achieved information, see the Sea Fisheries 1{egulations in a number of ways: 1962. All maps are indicative only. CLOSED AREAS are to protect fish in nursery areas and Marine Reserves. CLOSED SEASON to protect spawning fish. RECENT & PENDING GEAR RESTRICTIONS, such as escape gaps REGULATION CHANGES in crayfish pots and specified mesh sizes of nets, protect smaller fish. Prohibited Species Page 13 LEGAL MINIMUM SIZES allow fish to reach Sea Urchins Page 22 maturity and reproduce before being caught. Shark Season Page 38 BAG LIMITS OR CATCH QUOTAS restrict Page 39 Lons Lining the number of fish of a particular species that Nettmg- Henty River Page 25 Netting- Pittwater Page 26 can be caught by a person per day. They protect Banded Morwong & Wrasse species where increasing numbers of fishers are Page 14 harvesting the limitecf resources. This also provides for a more equitable share of the STATE FISHING WATERS resource amongst users. State Fishing Waters are those waters HANDLING FISH Fish caught and released downstream of the seaward limits of rivers have a good chance of survival if these steps are which are defined in the Statutory Rule: followed: Fisheries (Seaward Limits of Rivers) 1983; the Release the fish quickly keeping it in water as boundaries are marked by white posts on banks much as possible before release. Fish can't live of some rivers; and where river waters meet sea out of water for more than 3-4 minutes. waters (or any harbour or bay) at the low Handle gently with wet hands or a wet towel water mark of ordinary spring tides mark the to minimise sca1e damage. boundary. Remove the hook quickly and gently. If the fish is deeply hooked, cut the line close to the The Inland Fisheries Commission has mouth and leave the hook in. Stainless Steel jurisdiction over those waters upstream of hooks should be avoided if possible as they do boundaries known as the Seaward Limits of not rust and will stay in the fish until it Rivers and other inland waters. Persons fishing consequently dies. in those waters must comply with Inland Fisheries Commission Regulations. Generally all these waters are closed to netting, although there is provision for the use of bait nets in some areas. Inland Fisheries should be contacted for further information on (002) 23 6622. 4 3 SUSTAINING THE FISHERY FLIES AND LURES Fishing is important to our community, both Many sea fish will take artificial fly and lures recreationally and commercially. As our in the same way that trout do. I have caught_flat population increases more pressure is placed on head,morwong, i!lck mackerel, l?arrot fish, the fishing stocks, which are a limited resource. leather jackets, p1k~ and ~ustraiian Salmon To ensure fair distribution of catch across the using flies. I prefer fhes to bait. community and long term sustainability, management practices are implemented. The type of fly does not seem to matter much. Sea fish seem less fussy than trout. Try this simple Fishing regulations are largely based on rig --"The same one you usually use but tie on recommendations from fisheries researchers and flies or lures instead of a hook"--fish as you managers within the Marine Resources Division usually do but move it about a bit more. of the Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries. The government, after consultation There are benefits with flies: with interest groups, then decides whether to They are at least as good as bait! gazette these as law. The Tasmanian Police You do not have to rebait! enforce these laws. No need to waste good fish! Non perishable ! To maintain sustainable catch levels the fisherv Fish tend not to swallow the lot. has to be monitored and regulations reviewed. ' "If you have doubts, try one 'book with bait Most of the research is conducted at sea on and one with a fly or lure. You should be research or commercial boats by dedicated staff pleasantly surprised" and fishers who have their heart with the sea and its fisheries. Researchers may monitor a John Smith (Manager, Recreational Fishing) fishery using the following: Catch histories (logbooks & catch surveys). Estimation of gro-wth (tagging & ageing). Population surveys. Biological analysis. Market measuring. TAGGED FISH Crayfish, abalone and finfish (eg. trevalla,tuna & shark) have been tagged to assess growth rates, movement patterns and mortality. If you do find a tagged fish it would be appreciated if the followms information CODE ON FISHING FOR THE could be forwarded to the Manne Resources FUTURE Research Laboratories, PO Box 619F Hobart, In order to assist in the goal of mai1:taining 7001 or phone (002) 27 7277. sustainable fis~!ng stocks _an~ a polluhon-fre~ (a) Tag iaentification (eg DSF1765). environment, a Code on Ftshmg for the Future (b) Date, location and depth of capture. has been developed in partnership with the (c) Length (crayfish = carapace 1e. shell length, community. The code reminds fishers of the abalone = widest point on shell, finfish = total appropriate practices which should be followed length, head to tip of tail). in order to achieve these goals. (d) Your name and address. The Sea Fisheries Regulations can go only :eart The recapture history for the fish will then be of the way towards encoura17ing appropnate available for your information. fishing practices and a "Code is seen as being extremely important a~ a Wi:Y of pr_oi:noting Return all undersized and unwanted fish to ,fishing practices compatible with sustammgthe the water unharmed, as quickly as possible. resource. The "Code" covers all types of fishing including rod and line fishing, diving and spear fishing, crayfishing and netting. Many people may be unaware fhat some of their practi~~s m~,Y ~e harming our marine resources. The Code will be used as a springboard for public education. 5 6 The protection of the fishing resource is to your Alternatively, the Marine Division Office in advantage. It will be fantastic if the quality of Hobart is manned between 8am and 5pm daily. fishing can imr,rove to what it was like in the Information can again be passed on directly to a "good old days ' and your co-operation in a task Marine Division Officer, by phoning (002) 30 such as this will go a long way towards 2477. achieving this. It's through working together that we can best If you have any queries regardin~ the "Code" combat those offenders who put at risk our contact Greg Double of the Recreational Fishing continued enjoyment of Tasmania's fine fisheries. Management Section on (002) 33 6234. For Fisheries Protection put in a poacher; Phone 1800 005 555 MARINE POLICING YOU CAN HELP In Tasmania the enforcement of Sea Fisheries Regulations is the responsibility of the Tasmania Police. This is done by dedicated Marine Police, who are stationed around the state, and are responsible for the maintenance of regulations within both commercial and recreational fisheries. The Marine Division is often supported by fellow officers from various stations around Tasmania. It is through assistance from the 'pubiic that the job of enforcement can often be made much more efficient. · With your co-operation, and compliance with your 'code of practice", we can work together protecting our fisheries for the enjoyment of generations to come. In order to assist in the protection of our valuable and enjoyable fisheries resources you are encouraged to report any suspicious fisheries matters to Police. "Fisherman's Watch" is a program designed to promote fisheries protection by working PERSONAL SERVICE and CLUB DISCOUNT together. ROBERTS of BURNIE OUTDOOR SPORTS This and the "Crimestoppers" programme have 187 Bass Highway, COOEE - Ph. 31 6316, A / K 31 5476 been linked with a new 24 hour tolf free number. Fishing Rods and Reels - Sales and c; ~OF fl Repairs ~~;,/• -----.:.J,4$> Rifles and Guns - New and Used - "Fisherman's Watch"/"Crime stoppers" ~ / /. ,.. ._.., '•,~ Repairs and Ammo. Phone 1800 005 555 ~( .·· l,~-;:;t; y". ,\.,,,. Game Fi shing Secialists - ~ ., ,.: ~.-z ~-'' :·:~r~ t .: Large selection of Flies, Lures, Any information of concern can be passed on to -~ti-,· Hooks, Line and Sinke rs the Police, in confidence or anonymously. ·. ;;;-;.1~ :;-;~ :':i;:f FREE FLYCASTING LES SONS ~ j , · ./f' , cy ~ MAIL ORDER OR LAY BY Details of the type of activity, time, descriptions ;:.. .cP. ~.:------ MARINE RESERVES RESEARCH AREAS D'ENTRECASTEAUX CHANNEL Gillnetting is not permitted within 100m of Arch Rock, an TINDERBOX Tinderbox Marine Nature island (near Ninepin Point). Reserve extends along the coastline from Piersons Point to approximately one kilometre TASMAN PENINSULA Taking abalone and south west of Tinderbox. The reserve stretches swimming or diving is yrohibited in parts of 200 metres out to sea and covers an area of some Stinking Bay (see Map 7). 45 hectares. GEORGE III ROCK No person shall swim or A sheltered sandstone reef with a large variety dive underwater in the waters within an of fish, abundant seaweed species ancfcolourful imaginary circle having a radius of 500m and sponges are features of the area. It is a safe area cemred at George Ilf Rock, approximately for diving and there is a boat launchini; ramp halfway between Southport Bluff and Eliza within tlie reserve. Fish caught outside the Point. reserve can be landed at the boat ramp. Refer to f)age 46 for details of the recently established HOPE ISLAND Sea urchins may not be taken aive trail. within 50 metres of Hope Island in the D'Entrecastreaux Channel. No fishing is allowed in the reserve, although there is good fishing nearby (see Map 1). MEREDITH POINT Sea urchins may not be taken in the waters off Meredith Point near NINEPIN POINT This 60 hectare reserve Orford. The area will be marked by 2 surface extends to a 500m radius from Ninepin Point marker buoys. itself, and includes the foreshore. CRAYFISH POINT No person shall take The tannin-rich waters flowing from the Huon crayfish, take fish by divmg or swimming River create a rare estuarine habitat in which underwater or set a net in tfie waters of the many marine species normally found at greater River Derwent within 800m of the shore at depths may be focated near the surface. Crayfish Point, Taroona, between the boat ramp and Nubeena Crescent (see Map 3). No fishing is permitted (see Map 2) MARIA IS LAND This reserve is located at the northern end of the Island. The reserve extends approximately one kilometre from the shores of Maria Island and covers 1500 hectares. No fishing is permitted in the reserve between Cape Boullanger in the north and Return Point in the south (See Map 8). GOVERNOR ISLAND Extending 400 metres eastward from the !;,horelines of Gov€rnor Island, the 50 hectare reserve includes the island itself and Alligator Rock. There is easy access to view deep water species in a. setting of spectacular and unusuaf granite formations and caves. A number of interesting and attractive marine communities are found within a compact area that provides good diving in usually dear waters. No fishing is permitted (see Map 9). Divers are advised tliat swimming in the area known as the Gulch is highly dangerous because of the heavy use of this area by v~ssels. 9 10 Yellow-Eyed Mullet Southern Rock Cod Black Bream Leather Jacket Southern Garfish Blue Eye (Deepsea Trevalla) Morwong (Perch) School Whiting Greenback Flounder Barracouta 11 12 Wrasse (Juvenile) Sand Flathead Gummy Shark Wrasse (Adult) School Shark Southern Bluefin Tuna Australian Salmon Banded Worwong Elephant Fish l3 14 PROHIBITED SPECIES MINIMUM & MAXIMUM It is ~n offe_nce to ta~e Elephant Snails, Handfish, Limpets, P1pehorse, Pipefish, LEGAL SIZES Seahorse, Seadragon, and Threefin Blenny. SPOTTED PIPEFISH FINFISH (whole fish): Only take Banded Morwong between 330 & BARE-BACKED THREEFIN BLENNY 430mm & Wrasse between 280 & 430mm. 200mm -Mullet; 230 mm -Bream, Garfish, Perch (Morwong); 250 mm -Flounder (Sole); 300 mm -Flathead; 330mm -Real and Bastard Trumpeter; 710 mm -School Shark (Snapper Shark); 750 mm -Gummy Shark. COMMON SEADRAGON Banded Morwon& must not be taken from January to March inclusive. Measurements are to be made in the following manner:- From the tir of the snout to the end of the tail for bream, rea trumpeter, perch, mullet, flounder, bastard trumpeter. From the upper jaw to the tip of the tail for garfish. From the front of the upper jaw to the caudal fork of the tail for banded morwong. From the front of the upper jaw to the tip of the tail for the Wrasse. In the case of headed and tailed shark, the legal SPOTTED HANDFISH size is measured from the middle of the posterior edge of the gill slit nearest the tail to the ventral insertion of the caudal fin. This distance must not be less than 400 mm for School Shark (Snapper shark) or 450 mm for Gummy Shark. fin 15 16 All undersized fish must be returned to the water immediately after capture with the CRAYFISH minimum of damage. (ROCK LOBSTER) NB - Bream. It is prohibited to spear bream in State Fishing Waters. CRAYFISH (total carapace length): Male 110mm Female 105 mm SCALLOPS (measured at the widest point): Queen 100mm Dough boy 00 mm Commercial 00 mm ABALONE: 132 mm at the widest point in State LICENCES: Fishing Waters except in: Only non-commercial crayfish pot licence (a) the portion of State Fishing Waters on holders may use a craypot for taking crayfish the south and west coasts of Tasmania for amateur purposes. The licence authorises the between Whale Head in the south and the use of one pot only by .the licence holder. mouth of the Wild Wave River in the northwest, where 140 mm is the minimum size for all abalone; and The prefix lett~r ~nd _licence number 11;ust be marked clearly m figures at lea~t 70 mm high and (b) a rectangular area including Flinders 12 mm wide on a buoy. Crayfish pot users must Island, Clarke Island, Cape Barren Island ensure that there-are no other markings on the ~nd the Curtis, Kent and Hogan groups of buoy. . islands where the minimum size for greenlip abalone is 140 mm. (The minimum size for blacklip abalone in this area is 132 mm.) Only non-commercial diving licence holders may take crayfish by swimming or diving. OPEN SEASONS: Females: 1 December to 30 April. Males: 1 December to 31 July. GEAR RESTRICTIONS: Craypots may be no larger than 1250 mm x 1250 mm at base and 750 mm high, with escape gaps meeting one of the following standards. (a) One Escape Gap at least 57 mm high, and 400 mm wide, located such that fhe inside lower edge of the gap is not more than 150 mm up from the floor of the pot. OR (b) Two Escape Gaps at least 57 mm high, and 200 mm wide, located such that the inside lower edge of the gap is not more than 150 mm up from the floor of the pot. The hole in the middle of the neck of a crayfish pot has to be sufficient to allow a buoy of 200mm in diameter to pass through it without touching the sides. This means that no objects, such as bait stic~s, may hinder the passage of a 200mm diameter buoy. ·- · l7 18 Crayfish Rings A crayfish..:ring means a net Crayfish Measurement Chart consisting only of a single ring ornoop to which a mesh of string or twine is attached that is designed for use, or is capable of being used, for or in connection with the taking of crayfish. A person may use up to 4 crayfish ring nets of not more than 1 metre in diameter. No licence is required. CATCH AND POSSESSION LIMIT: An amateur fisher must not take more than five E E E E crayfish in any one day, regardless of what 0 MEASURING CRAYFISH: A commercially produced crayfish-measure or w vernier callipers should be used to measure ts a w a: crayfish. Remember, it is your responsibility a:w ::, "' to ensure that your measuring device is t-::l accurate. ffi~----- OQ~ ~ w a: To measure the total carapace length of a :, IL crayfish, you place the sharp edge of the crar. measure between the antennal horns so that 1t fits hard against the middle notch of the nodule which pro1ects forwards from the carapace. It may be necessary fo carefully spread the antenna} horns al'art to fit the measure in the correct J'lace. If the other end of the measure reaches beyond the rear edge of the carapace then the fish is not legal size. Be sure to use the correct side of the measure for the sex of the crayfish in question. 20 19 SEXING CRAYFISH: ABALONE Females - have large swimmerettes under the tail with a slender appendage (which holds the eggs) under each swimmerette and a small nipper cfaw on the ends of the rear legs. Please refer to the diagram on page 14 Males - small swimmerettes under the tail without rods or nipper claws on the rear legs. CLOSED AREAS: Refer to the section on research areas for restrictions in Stinking Bay, Crayfish Point and George III Rock and to the Marine Reserve LICENCES: Only a non-commercial diving section for restrictions at Tinderbox, Ninepin licence holder may take abalone recreationally. Point, Maria Island and Governor Island. OPEN SEASONS: All year round. MEASURING AND REPLACING: Abalone Crayfish pots may not be used in - must be measured immediately after bein8 det="ched from the rock or other p!ace to w~ich !t (a) D'Entrecasteaux Channel ie., north east is attached and if the abalone 1s unders1ze 1t of the area bounded by Scotts Point and must be replaced immediately. All legal size Partridge Island [south end of channel] (See abalone must be brought ashore above the high Map 5); water mark before detaching them from the shell. (b) West of the entrance to Georges Bay, St. Possession of shucked abafone is not allowed in Helens (See Map 10); and or upon any State Fishing Waters. (c) River Derwent, upstream from an CATCH AND POSSESSION LIMIT: An imaginary straisht line drawn from Dennes amateur fisher must not take more than 10 Point to Cape Direction (See Map 5). abalone in any one day. No person shall have in their possession more than 20 abalone unless NIGHT,FISHING: they have a receipt verifying the legal purchase Craypots may not be set or hauled later than of any abalone in excess of that number. two fiours after sunset or earlier than two hours CLOSED AREAS: Refer to the section on before sunrise. Sunset and sunrise have been Research Areas for restrictions in Stinking Bay, defined as follows: Crayfish Point and Ge?rge III Rock ~n? to the SUNRISE SUNSET Marine Reserve section for restncnons at DecembertoJanuary Sam 9pm Tinderbox, Ninepin Point, Maria Island and February to March 6am 8pm Governor Island.No rerson shall take any A ril Sam 7pm abalone in the area o water between Little .rlay to July 7am 5pm Green Island and Great Dog Island, south of Flinders Island. 21 22 OCTOPUS SCALLOPS Queen There is a daily bag and possession limit of 5 octopus per day in the waters and all the land within 200m of high water mark of Eaglehawk Bay (east of Mason Point), at Eaglehawk Neck in the South Easfof Tasmania (See Map 7). Doughboy SALMONIDS Commercial LICENCE: Scallops may only be taken by the holders of non-commercial scallop or diving licences during an open season. OPEN SEASONS: Details of any season for the taking of scallops will be released in the press prior to any opening. CATCH LIMIT AND POSSESSION LIMITS: Salmonids (trout and at Ian tic salmcm) ·may be Appropriate restrictions will be announced taken in State Fishing Waters without a prior to the opening of a season. requirement to comply with licences, bag limits, seasons or minimum sizes except in the Derwent CLOSED A~EAS: Scallops. ~ay be taken only River upstream of a line from Dowsings Point to in areas nommated by the Mm1ster. Store Point (see Map 5), where Inland Fisheries Commission regulations apply. Salmonids may HANDLING SCALLOPS: All scallops must be taken with nets in areas where netting is be brought ashore above the high water mark permitted, or by rod and line in all State Fishing before detaching them from the shell. No shucked Waters where fishing is allowed. scallops are allowed in or upon any State fishing waters. SEA URCHINS The taking of sea urchins is prohibited within 50 metres of Hope Island in Esperance Bay and at Meredith Point near Orford. These are research areas. 23 24 BUOY SPECIFICATIONS NETTING All buoys on nets must be at least 200 mm in DEFINITIONS OF NETS diameter. A recreational fisher ma)' only use the following A. Inside Shark Nursery Areas - Graball nets nets in State Fishing Waters except where must be marked with a red, orange or pink netting restrictions apply. Areas where such buoy at one end and a white buoy at the restrictions apply are listed from page 21 other. onwards. The mesh size of a net may be calculated by measuring the mesh when it is B. Outside Shark Nursery Areas - Graball stretched diagonally and is to be taken to be the nets average measurement of 10 adjoinin~ meshes must be marked with two buoys, one of when the mesh is held taut with the diagonally which is red, orange or pink and the other of opposite knots touching each other. which is white. Mullet nets must be marked with two buoys, one of which is blue or (a) one mullet net, having a mesh of not less black and the other white. Both buoys may than 60 mm nor more than 70 mm and having be on a single rope if desired. a length not greater than 50 metres; WEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS (b) two graball nets having a mesh of not All nets must be weighted in one of the following less than 100 mm nor more than 140 mm and ways in order to prevent drift: having a length not greater than 50 metres; a) have a metal, concrete or other weight of not less than 2 kilograms tied to the bottom line (Please note: A gillnet means a single bunt of of the net at eacfi end of the net; netting weighted on the leadline (groundline) b) have a metal, concrete or other weight of not and buoyea along the corkline (headline), less than 4 kilograms tied to the bottom line which is intended when set to be on the sea at one end of the net; floor and includes mullet and graball nets. c) the net has a minimum weight, when dry, of not less than 13 kilograms for each 50 metres (c) one.beach seine net, the mesh of the bag of its length. or bunt of which is not less than 30 mm ana NO NETTING AREAS: having a length not greater than Ansons Bay. 50 metres; Arthur River. Black River, upstream of the mouth and (Please note: A person who uses a beach including those waters within 100 metres to seine net in State fishing waters shall: seaward of the mouth. (i) bunt up and empty the net in the water; Blyth . River, upstream ?f ~he mouth and and includmg those waters w1thm 100 metres of (ii) not draw the net ashore while fish the seaward extremity of _the rocks on the remain in it. eastern shore at the mouth. Bream Creek. The intention of this regulation is to ensure Brid River, above the mouth of Trent Water that the catch is sorted in the water so that and above an imaginary line extending from unwanted and undersize fish can be released the eastern extremity of Barnbougle Beach to in good condition. (No fish should be the jetty on the opposite shore. stranded out of the water during sorting). Browns River [Kmgston Beach]. Carn River, upstream of the mouth and Fishers should note that at some time in the including those waters within 300 metres to future nets used for recreational purposes may seaward of the road bridge. be required to be licensed. A Draft Recreational Carlton River. Fishery Management Plan will shortly be Catamaran River, upstream of the mouth available for public comment from the Marine and including those waters within 200 Resources Division. metres of the mouth. Coal River, north of the causeway across the western arm of Pittwater. Crayfish Point Marine Reserve . . T~e waters of the River Derwent w1thm 25 26 800 metres of the shore at Crayfish Point King Bay, in the Municipality of Spring Taroona (See Map 3). ' Bay. D'Entrecasteaux River, upstream of a line Leven River, upstream of a line between the from the intersection of the Cockle Creek seaward extremities of the breakwaters on Road and the Leprena Track to the northern each side of the mouth and including those extremity of Coal Pit Bight. waters within 100 metres seaward of this - Derwent River and its tributaries line. upstream from a line from the Battery Point Lisdillon River. navigatior1 li5ht to Rosny Point (See Map 5). Little Swanport River, in the municipality peten~on River, upstream of the moutfi and of Sprin5 Bay. mcludmg those waters within 100 metres to Lune River, upstream of a line of latitude seaward of the mouth. 43°26'50." south; this prohibits netting in Doctor's Creek (Spring Bay). Bream Bay and Hastings Bay (see Map 4). Don River, upstream of a line between Don Macquarie Harbour, southwara and Heads and the gun club building and eastward of a line between Gordon Point including those waters within 100 metres to and Charcoal Burners Bluff (See Map 12). seaward of this line. Mayfield River. Douglas River. Mercury Passage, further than 200m from Emu River, upstream of the mouth and low water mark (See Map 8). including those waters within 200 metres to Meredith River. seaward of the road bridge. Mersey River and its tributaries, upstream Esperance River, upstream of a line of a line from the seaward extremity of the between Slacks Point ana Hawkers Point. breakwater on the western shore to the first - Forth River, upstream of a line extending the beacon on the eastern side of the river mouth direction of The Esplanade as 1t is and including those waters within 100 westward of its intersection with Boys metres to seaward of this line. Street across the mouth of the river to the Moulting Lagoon. e~stE:;rn shore and including those waters North-West Bay River. withm 200 metres to seaward of this line. Pelican Bay. Four-mile Creek, in the Break O' Day Pieman River, upstream of a line through municipality. Pieman Head along longitude 144° 55' East. Fredenck Henry Bay- and Norfolk Bay, in Pipe-day Lagoon. waters further than 200m from low water Pittwater, north of a line running eastward mark or off-shore of prescribed baselines from the eastern extremity of Sanay Point to (See Map6). the western extremity of Tiger Head (See - Georges Bay, westward from a line Map 6). extending from the eastern end of the bridge Port Sorell, in the waters of the Rubicon crossing Colchis Creek on the northern shore River and Franklin Rivulet that are to the No. 15 beacon (Green), thence to a upstream of Dells Point [The TongueJ (see point on the southern shore commonly Map 11). known as the Sea Scout launching ramp (See Prosser River. Map 10). Sawyer Bay (Circular Head) the waters of Grants Lagoon at Binalong Bay. Sawyer Bay, within 500 metres of the shore Great Swanport. off the town of Stanley, commencing at the Henty River, from a line 100 metres longitude of the western face of the wave seaward of the mouth (See Map page 28). wall of Fisherman's Dock and extending Horsehead Creek, a tributary flowing into along the shore in a general easterly the Mersey River. direction to the longitude of Needle Rocks on Huon River, upstream of a line extending Circular Head. westward from Brabazon Point to the Sloop Lagoon, at Sloop Rock. western side of the river (See Map 5). Scamander River. Inglis River, upstream of a line 5etween the Sulphur Creek, upstream of the railway seaward extremities of the breakwaters on bridge. each side _of Jhe mouth and including those Swan River. waters w1thm 100 metres seaward of this Tamar River, southwards from an line. imaginary straight line drawn between Sheeptail Point and Point Rapid (See Map 11). 27 28 NO MULLET NETS MAP IN DEX 1. Tinderbox Marine Reserve · No mullet nets may be used in the following 2. Ninepin Point Marine Reserve waters: 3. Crayfish Point Research Area 4. Lune River Bathurst Harbour, eastward of a line from 5.Derwent River & D'Entrecasteaux Turnbull Head to Milner Head. Channel Blackman Bay Shark Nursery Area [east 6 Frederick Henry & Norfolk Bay ofDunalley] (See Map 6). 7 Tasman Peninsula D'Entrecasteaux Cliannel, between a line 8Great Oyster Bay & Mercury Passage. from Scott Point to Partridge Island and 9 Governor Islani.1 Marine Reserve hence to Labillardiere Peninsula in the south 10. George's Bay Shark Nursery Area and a line from Dennes Point to Piersons 11. Port Sorell & Tamar River Point in the north, including the Huon River 12 . Macquarie Harbour (see MapS). · 13 Wild Wave River Derwent River, upstream of a line from 14 Whale Head Denne's Point to Derwent Light [Iron Pot] 15. Henly River (seeMapS). Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay Shark Nursery Area (see Map 6). Georges Bay Shark Nursery Area (see Map 10). Great Oyster Bay Shark Nursery Area (see Map 8). Macquarie Harbour (see Map 12). Mercury Passage Shark Nursery Area (see Map 8). Port Sorell Shark Nursery Area (see Ma~ 11). Recherche Bay, westward of a line from Sullivan Point to the navigation light on Fishers Point. Southport, westward of a line from Southport Bluff to Burnett Point (see Map 4). Tamar River Shark Nursery Area (see Map 11). 29 30 ----- ~800 metres-:a-- -, l I I I Crayfish Pt. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I',,,' 'I'+ .,.,, ... ,-' I ,, 1 '------N 1. Tinderbox Marine Reserve 3. Crayfish Point Marine Reserve z. Ninepin Point Marine Reserve 4. Lune River 31 32 7. Tasman Peninsula 5. Derwent River & D'Entrecasteaux Channel 6. Frederick Henry & Norfolk Bay 8. Great Oyster Bay & Mercury Passage 33 34 South East Arm Rubicon River 9. Governor Island Marine Reserve l l. Port Sorell & Tamar River 10. Georges Bay Shark Nursery Area 12. Macquarie Harbour 35 36 HELP ONE GRABALL NET AREAS INVESTIGATE FISH KILLS In the following waters fishers may use only one Fish kills can be caused by a variety of graball net per person and that net must not reasons and it is important that they are exceed 50 metres m length: investigated to prevent potential disasters. - Bathurst Harbour, eastward of a line from Turnbull Head to Milner Head. Blackman Bay [east of Dunalley] (See Map INFORMATION REQUIRED 6). Your name & address. - D'Entrecasteaux Channel, between a line from Scott Point to Partridge Island and Exact location of the site. hence to Labillardiere Peninsula in the south Time & date of the discovery. and a line from Dennes Point to Piersons How many fish are affected. Point in the north (see Map 5). Derwent River, from a line between Size of the area of distribution. Battery Thickness of fish distribution. Point Navigation Light and Rosny Point How many fish types are involved. downstream to a line between Dennes Point and Derwent Light (Iron Pot). NB: Name & species recognised. 'Daylight Only' netting is permitted in a Other dead sea life. certain part of the Derwent River: A Did all fish die at the same time. person may set one graball net after sunrise and retrieve it prior to sunset in the Derwent Average Level of decomposition. River in the area upstream of a line from Estimated time since the first dea!h. Crayfish Point to Drought)" Point and Any sick or dying fish in the area; if so downstream of a line from the Battery Point Navigation Light to Rosny Point (see Map what is their condition 5). Any unusual material or odour present; if Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, so describe the material, location & within 200m of low water mark of the coast and any islands, rocks or reefs that are quantity exposed at low tide; OR inshore of the Any known or suspected factors needing following baselines (see Map 6):- investigation. i) from Tiger Head to the western extremity of Spectacle Island; ii) from the southern extremity of Spectacle Island to Spectacle Head; iii) from the southern extremity of Carlton Bluff to Renard Point; iv) from Renard Point to Primrose Point; v) from Primrose Point to Dorman Point; vi) from Dorman Point to Fulham Point; DEPARTMENT OF vii) from Fulham Point to the western ENVIRONMENT extremity of Smooth Island; viii) from the southern extremity of Smooth AND LAND MANAGEMENT Island to Chronicle Point; CONTACT NUMBER FOR ix) from Sympathy Point to Parkinson's Point; ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS x) from Parkinson's Point to Halfway Bluff; 008 005 171 xi) from Halfway Bluff to Deer Point; xii) from Deer Point to Ironstone Point;· xiii) from Ironstone Point to a point at. latitude 42°57.5' south and longitude 147°43.8' east; 38 37 D'Entrecasteaux Channel, between a line xiv) from the northern extremity of Green from Scott Point to Partridge Island and Head to the northern extremity of hence to Labillardiere Peninsula in the south Sloping Island; and a line from Dennes Point to Piersons xv) from the southern extremity of Sloping Point in the north (see Map 5). Island to Black Jack Point. Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, Georges Bay in the waters east of the north of a line from Cape Contrariety to Colch1s Creek boundary out to the eastern Northwest Head (see Map 6) . boundary of the Georges Bay Shark Nursery - Georges Bay, west of an ima inary_straight Area (see Map 10). line drawn between Grants9 Pomt and Great Oyster Bay, north of an imaginary St Helens Point (see Map 10). straight line drawn from the southern - Great Oyster Bay, north of an imaginary extremity of Freycinet Peninsula to Seaford straight line drawn from the southern Point (see Map 8). extremity of Freycinet Peninsula to ~eaford - Mercury Passage, in the waters within Point as well as those waters which are 200m of low water mark (See Map 8). within a distance of 3 nautical miles from North East River, in the municipality of any part of the east co~st comm_encir:ig at Hinders. It should be noted that only one net Seaford Point and extending to an 1magm~ry per boat can be used and boats under 6 straight line drawn from Cape Bougamv11le metres in length may not have more than one to Cape Boullanger on Maria Island (see net on board. Map 8). - Port Sorell, downstream to a line from Mercury Passage, bounded in the north by Griffiths Point to Taroona Point (see Map an imaginary straight line drawn from_Cape 11). Bougainville to Cape Boullanger and m the Recherche Bay, westward of a line from south by an imaginary straight line drawn Sullivan Point to the navigation light on from Cape Peron to Cape Bernier (see Map Fishers Point. 8). - Southport, westward of a line from Pittwater, north of a line running eastward Southport Bluff to Burnett Point (see Map 4). from the eastern extremity of Sandy Point Tamar River, downstream to a line from (see Map 6). Low Head to West Head (see Map 11). Port Sorell, south of an imaginary straight SHARK NURSERY AREAS line through Griffiths Point in the east to Taroona Point in the west at the southern extremity of Hawley Beach (see Map 11). - Tamar River, those waters south of an imaginary straight Jin. e drawn between Low Heaa and West Head (see Map 11). No school [snapper] or gummy shark may be taken in Shark Nursery Areas. If caught in nets or on rod and line they must be returned to the water as soon as possible with the minimum of damage. Shark Nursery Areas are those waters SHARK CLOSURE in: · The taking and possession of school and gummy Blackman Bay [near Dunalley],(see Map 6). shark is prohibited from 11 November 1994 to Derwent River, upstream of a line from 25 December 1994 inclusive from all State Dennes Point to Derwent Light [Iron Pot] Fishing Waters. (see MapS). 39 40 LONG LINING to refuse access must be respected. If access is refused, it is usually because of bad experience A "long line" is a set line with more than 50 with theft or damage to marine farming hooks attached to it. No long lining is permitted equipment. in the no-netting areas listea above, other than in Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay (see A number of fish farms in the D'Entrecasteaux Map 6). In addition, all long lining is prohibited Channel and Huon River are sited between 50 in the waters of the Derwent River, upstream and 200 metres from the shore. This area of a line from Dennes Point to the Derwent Light between the share and the farm is a navigable [Iron Pot] (see Map 5). It is proposed to allow a waterway and provides access b~· small craft maximum of 5 hooks per line for recreationals in either to the foreshore reserves, or as a fairway the near future. along the shoreline. It is most important that vessels are able to navigate freely and safely MARINE BOARDS between the shoreline and the farm. Such access The Marine Boards advise that boats powered must not be obstructed in any way. by a motor of 4HP or greater and used in recreational pursuits are required to be Mariners, persons in charge of craft and others registered and provided with eq_uipment concerned, are prohibited from casting nets or appropriate to the area of operation. lJJ)erators placing other obstructions between fish farms of boats should contact the nearest Marine and the shore. Such obstacles constitute a Board office if unsure of these requirements. hazard to navigation and will interfere with the Offices are listed in the enquiries section of this safety of vessels and/ or persons using this book. Fishing gear shoukf not be set in such a navigable waterway. way that it is a navigation hazard. No person shall set or use any net, long line or crayfish pot FISHING IN SAFETY within the Ports of Grassy and Currie unless Wear and carry appropriate clothing written permission has been obtained from the and be prepared for worse conditions. Harbour Master. Don't mix alcohol and boating and don't have a nil? to warm yourself up - it has MARINE FARMS the opposite effect. Marine farms have been approved in a number BOATING of areas of the State's coastal waters. The Prepare your boat in the following manner- granting of a marine farm licence gives the • Ensure that it is seaworthy: gear marine farmer exclusive occupation rights to checked and serviced. that area of water. Marine farms should be • Carry the required safety equipment. clearly marked at each comer to comply with the • Carry enougfi fuel to allow for a return requirements of the local Marine Board and the in changed weather conditions. Marine Resources Division. From time to time • Don't Overload. Marine Boards may issue Notices to Mariners Check the boating weather information advising special restrictions on safe approach before you set out. distances to marine farms. In most cases access • Anticipate weather changes: return to is provided between marine farms and the shore port BEFORE the conditions become a to provide shelter and safe passage for small problem. boats. If boundaries of a marine farm are NETTING unclear recreational fishers should enquire with • Lay the net beforehand so that it will the marine farmer or with the Marine Resources run freely. Flake and stow it in a bin or Division about small boat access around the bag. marine farm. • Make sure the working area in the boat is dear. Move any equipment and cover Many marine farmers are happy to allow projections with canvas. recreational fishing and diving inside their lease • Select the area carefully and avoid area where fish are sometimes more abundant. navigation channels. However you must obtain permission from the Set the net downwind. marine farmer before entering the farm area. • Do not set over reefs or hard bottom. Recreational fishers and divers should respect the marine farmer's property and should not interfere with marine farm operations and hygiene requirements. The marine farmer's right 41 42 STORMY SEAS SAFETY HINTS • Ensure you are medically fit for diving INFLATABLE CLOTHING activity; • Check your equipment has been serviced and is fully operational; SURVIVE! • Monitor weather reports; in • Dive with a companion; great looking • Keep an observer in the boat; clothing • Always display a clearly visible dive flag; with built-in • Do not attempt to lift heavy bags of fish {eg emergency floation scallops or abalone) to the surface unaided", or by inflating your buoyancy vest. Use a buoyed line attached to your catch bag, or a parachute bag; • Keep an accurate note of maximum depth, dive time and surface intervals; • Rest and keep warm between dives and NO ALCOHOL; • Be aware of the presence of other divers; and • Observe the rules of the waterways for "Diver Below" flags. These diving guidelines have been prepared by the Department of Tourism, Sport and Recreation where Angling for Safety, Barring all Accidents; and Netting - Don't be Caught brochures are available. For more information contact (002) 30 8323. Stormy Seas Australia: 59 Newtown Road, RADIO COMMUNICATIONS Newtown, Tasmania, 7008 Radio Transceivers must be licensed by Ph: 018 127 430/002 281 535 Fax 002 487042 Spectrum Management Authority. One ship station licence covers all marine radio equipment aboard a vessel - but not other radio GUIDELINES FOR SAFE DIVING equipment (eg CB radios). Radio operators using VHF or HF marine transceivers must hold a Restricted Radio Operator's Certificate of Be aware of: Proficiency. • Dangerously low water temperatures; • Extremely low visibility in some areas; For your own security and that of others, do not • Cold blustery weather conditions; wilfully misuse the radio equipment. You should • Strong currents. only send a distress or urgent message when the These conditions can: situation warrants it. You should cancel such a • Accelerate exhaustion in divers; message if it no longer applies. • Reduce the diver's awareness of the dangers; The nearest official coast station using HF radio • Impair judgement as to safe practices; is Melbourne Radio (VIM), which has a • Lead to death from exposure; constant listening watch on the frequencies • Greatly increase the incidence of the 2182, 4125, 6215 and 8291 kHz. VIM also 'bends;and maintains a watch on the frequencies 12290 and • Lead to disorientation and panic 16420 kHz between the hours of 7am and 7pm. underwater. Sydney Radio (VIS) provides a similar service and can often be very useful in Tasmanian waters. Major ports have a 24 hour listening watch on VHF channel 16, and some clubs (such 43 44 as Tasmar Radio and the Royal Volunteer TASMANIAN AMATEUR SEA Coastal Patrol) provide a valuable, but not continuous, service on 27.88 MHz, channel 16 FISHERMEN'S ASSOCIATION VHF, and in some cases, one or more HF frequencies. "The Tasmanian Amateur Sea Fishermen's Association Inc. is a body that has been formed, If your vessel or life is in grave and immediate not as a fisherman's club, but as a representative danger, switch your rad10 to an appropriate voice for recreational sea fishers to protect their channel for your area and for the time of day interests and to assist the Government in the and use the following procedure: decision-making process regarding changes in legislation that may affect these people." MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY, this is ... (Mr D. Paton - President TASFA, Ph 002- (your vessel's name and/ or call sign spoken 3 286920) times). You should then give your position, describe the nature of the distress, the number This organisation incorporates the Bottom End of persons on board, the type of assistance Anglers Assoc., Burnie & Districts Boat Owners required and any other useful information. Assoc, Cruising Yacht Club of Tas., Derwent Listen on the same frequency for a reply. Try Sailing Squadron, Northern Game Fishing Club other frequencies if no reply 1s receiveo. of Tas., North West Offshore Cruising Club, Southern Game Fishing Club of Tas., Tuna Club In the case of an Urgent situation (such as an of Tas. and the West Coast Recreational Anglers injured person, disab1ed vessel etc) you should Assoc. use the following procedure; PANPAN PANPAN PANPAN, this is .... (your PENALTIES vessel's name and/or call sign spoken 3 times). You should then give tfie same Penalties for all fisheries offences have been information as that needed for a distress call increased and now range from a minimum of and message (above). $100 up to $500,000 depending on the nature of the offence and whether the offender has Vessels venturing offshore should be fitted with committed a similar offence previously. Prison HF radio equipment, and carry an EPIRB sentences may be applied for serious offences. (Emergency Vosition Indicating Radio Beacon). In addition to this, special penalties apply for Brochures and booklets containing useful crayfish, abalone and sca1lop offences. A marine radio communication information are special penalty is an additional compulsory available free of charge from the nearest office penalty calculated on the number of fish or size of the Spectrum Management Agency. of the catch involved in an offence. Any fisheries offence could render any vessel and equipment involved subject to seizure. UNDARIA Undaria pinnatifida is an introduced brown seaweed which is abundant in the waters of the Mercury Passage during Spring & early Summer. It can be recognised by its pale colour, soft texture and a frilly sporophyl which surrounds the stalk of the plant near the base. This plant may pose serious ecological risks to our marine environment and care sftould be taken to restrict its spread in our waters. Please remove any pale brown seaweed found on abalone, ropes, buoys or the hulls of boats before leaving the waters of Mercury Passage. 45 46 Specimens of Undaria pinnatifida may be photos included in this article to help identify discovered outside of the waters of Mercury your specimen. Passage. Please report any such sightings to the Fisheries Laboratories on (002) 277277 so that TOPSIDE of Asterias amurensis the spread of this weed can be monitored. • Colour range from yellow and orange to purple. • 5 arms with pointed tips which are often turned up. Arms join together in a large central part. • · Spines, small with jagged ends, and very numerous. • Spines irregularly arranged down arms. UNDERSIDE of Asterias amure11sis • Single line of spines along groove where tube feet lie. • Single line of spines join fan-like at mouth and have microscopic pincer- like 'spinelets'. & Small clumps of chisel-shaped spines in rows on sides of arms. Undaria pinnatifida SEASTARS The introduced seastar, Asterias amurensis, is well established in Tasmanian waters. It is likely to have been accidentally introduced in the mid 1980's via ship's ballast water. Asterias amurensis is a significant predator in Japanese, ' 'i Russian and Alaskan waters, and regular 'outbreaks' of the species pose a serious threat to shell fish fisheries in Japan. In Australia the seastar threatens local marine industries and the marine environment. INTRODUCED SEAST AR Asterias amurensis The Derwent River supports a large population of A. amurensis. Specimens have also been identified in Hie Huon River, the D'En:trecasteaux Channel, Triabunna and Maria Island. Concentrations of the seastar appear greatest where bivalve molluscs (their principal food source) are abundant. However, they have been found feeding on a wide variety of marine animals and they even eat each other 1f food is scarce. COLLECTING AND IDENTIFYING Asterias amurensis The Tasmanian Museum needs to know the exact extent of the infestation of A. amurensis. Report any sightings and if possible collect and sena an example to the Museum (seastars can be easily NATIVE SEASTAR dried in the sun or frozen). Native seastars can Uniophora granifera easily be mistaken for A. amurensis. Use the 47 48 Please return your specimen to the Zoology Department, Tasmanian Museum and Art EUROPEAN SHORE CRAB G~llery, 40 M~cquarie Street, Hobart, 7000, with the following details:- N ame, Adcfress, Phone, Occupation Date The European shore crab (Carcinus maenus) Found, Location, Situation (eg washed ~p on was discovered in Tasmania in 1993. It is an beach), Depth ana Seaffoor exotic species and is an efficient predator of Substrate(. .. metres,sand, pebble, rock, mud, molluscs and juvenile fish. European shore other), Number of Seastars in Area Condition crabs are identified by the presence of five teeth (living, dead or damaged) a'nd Other on either side of the shell fateral to the eye and Observations. by the flattened hind legs. Their shells range in colour from green to brown with a maximum CONTROLLING THE SPREAD OF carapace lengtb of 60mm. Asterias amurensis It is not known how widely distributed the The bilge or ballast water of marine vessels may European shore crab is in Tasmania, or what unintentionally transport eggs and larvae of the effect it will have on the local marine ecology. seastar. Unfiltered sea water should not be Please assist in controlling this species by transported from areas where Asterias amurensi removing crabs from gear if you are transporting is present, especially during spawning (at least equipment and by reporting any European shore from July to November). crabs found by phoning (002) 277 277. Where possible, a specimen should also be sent to Caleb Do not break any arms off these seastars. Gardener, 1aroona Research Laboratories, Asterias amyrensis can regrow missing arms, Nubeena Crescerlt, Taroona, Tasmania 7053. ~nd a portion of the central disc can aevelop mto a new seastar. The animal must• be completely removed from the water to ensure that 1t is dead. Ships in port should not discard fish carcasses overboard as seastars feed on them.. The disposal of fish waste overboard is illegal in the Port of Hobart. Cultured scallop and oyster spat should be cleaned before removal to a new site. Research on tI:e seastar is currently underway at the Tasmanian Museum Marine Resources Division, CSIRO and the University of Tasmania. European shore crab Carcinus maenus 49 50 MARINE POLLUTION AUSTRALIAN UNDERWATER FEDERATION Rubbish spoils scenery and is hazardous to people and wildlife. Studies of beach rubbish by the Department of Environment and Land The Australian Underwater Federation is the Management show there are a staggering 300 umbrella organisation for all underwater pieces of rubbish, mostly plastic, per kilometre sports, estaolished and supported by of Tasmania's coast. individuals, affiliated clubs and State branches. It serves underwater divers through providing a Since November 1990, it has been illegal for all competition framework at all levels, mariners in Commonwealth and State waters to representing member interests to .governments discard any plastic at sea or dispose of any and the community and maintainingprovision of other kinds of rubbish (fishing gear, food scraps, underwater instruction to World Underwater paper, glass, metal, etc) withm 12 nautical miles Federation Standards (CMAS). of the shore. The postal address of the AUF is PO Box 37, Hefty fines can be imposed. The law is an Hobart, Tasmania 7001 and the mobile phone international regulation called MARPOL (short number is 018 136 777. Clubs affiliated with for Marine Pollution). AUF are as follows: Tasmanian Scuba Diving Club, Tasmanian Sub The less plastic you take on board, the easier it Aqua club, Tasmanian Underwater Radical is to comply with MARPOL. Take your Diver Society, IDA Crabs Diving Club, rubbish home with you. For more information Launceston Sub Aqua, Ocean Divers, university please contact the Department of Parks, Wildlife Dive Club, Leven Scuba Club, Tasmanian and Heritage. Underwater Hockey Association, South Arm Dive Club, Northern Scuba Club. * ANCHOR WETSUITS * ATTENTION ABALONE, CRAY & SEA URCHIN DIVERS LATEST 9MM NEOPRENE FOR DIVE SUITS DIAMOND PATTERN ONE SIDE AND PLUSH LINING ON THE OTHER SIDE CUSTOM MAKING OUR SOECIALTY FULL REP AIR AND ALTERATION SERVICE AVAILABLE FISHING INDUSTRY TRAINING .ftskfor qren or SNORKEL AND DIVE TRAIL LOCALITY INDEX Established within the boundaries of the Tinderbox Marine Reserve as a joint effort Ansons Bay 24 between the Australian Underwater Federation, Arch Rock 8 Parks and Wildlife Service and the Marine Arthur River 24 Board of Hobart to ensure the safety of beginner Bathurst Harbour 27,36 and more advanced divers and snorkellers, Battery Point 25,36 power boats are excluded from areas marked by Binalong Bay 25 buoys painted with the dive flag, located either Blackman Bay (near Dunalley) 27,36,37 side of the boat ramp. Black River 24 Blyth River 24 Bream Creek 24 SHELLFISH & PUBLIC SAFETY Brid River 24 Many people in Tasmania enjoy gathering and Brown's River (Kingston Beach) 24 eating wifd oysters, clams and mussels from Cam River 24 around our extensive coastline. Whilst this is Carlton River 24 usually a perfectly safe and extremely pleasant Cape Barron Island 15 pass-time but there are several situations where Catamaran River 24 there may be serious health risks involved. Clark Island 15 Coal River 24 Toxic algal blooms - can contaminate the Crayfish Point 8,19,20,24,36 shellfish meat for a short period of time and are Curtis Islands 15 limited to the south east of the state, usually in D'Entrecasteaux Channel 8,19,22,27,36,37,38 autum and early winter months. The Derwent D'Entrecasteaux River 25 Estuary, D'Entrecasteaux Channel, Huon River, Dennes Point 19,27,36,37,38,39 Port Esrerance and the Southport areas are the Derwent River 8,19,21,24,25,27,36,37,39,45 areas o most concern. Cooperative monitoring Detention River 25 programmes between Govenment and Industry Doctors Creek 25 check for toxic algae in the water and for any Don River 25 toxins in the shellfish meat. When toxic blooms Douglas River 25 occur all commercial shellfish operations cease Dowsing Point 21 and public health warnings are issued in the Droughty Point 36 media. The general public can obtain up to date Eaglenawk Bay 21 information on toxic blooms by calling either the Eliza Point 8 Tasmanian Shellfish Quality ,Assistance Emu River 25 Program, Department of Community and Health Esperance River 25 Services (002) 33 3376 or the Manne Farming Flinders Island 15,20 Branch, DPI&F on 33 6528. Forth River 25 Four Mile Creek 25 Contaminated Waters - Shellfish should never Frederick Henry Bay 25,27,36,38,39 be collected for consumption from areas likely to Freycinet Peninsula 27,37,38 be affected by storm water drains, sewerage George III Rock 8,19,20 outfalls or septic tank drainage. It is also Georges Bay 19,25,27,37,38 strongly advisable not to co1lect shellfish Governor Island 7,19,20 following very high rainfall as even some remote Grants Lagoon 25 areas may become temporarily contaminated. Great Dog-Island 20 Marine Farms are closed after such rainfall Great Oyster Bay 27,37,38 periods so commercially available shellfish will Great Swanport 25 always be safe to eat. HentyRiver 25 Hogan Islands 15 Hope Island 8,22 Horsehead Creek 25 HuonRiver 25 Inglis River 25 Kent Islands 15 King Bay 26 Oyster Mussel 53 54 Labillardiere Peninsula 27,36,38 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Leven River 26 Lisdillon River 26 Little Green Island 20 The Marine Resources Division of the Little Swanport River 26 Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries Lune River 26 wishes to thank the following organisations and Macquarie Harbour 226,27 persons for their support and assistance in the Maria Island 7,19,20,38,45 production of this booldet: Mayfield River 26 Mercury Passage 26,37,38,44 Australian Underwater Federation Meredith Point 8,22,26 Community & Health Services Meredith River 26 Mersey River CSIRO 25,26 Environment & Land Management Moulting Lagoon 26 Ninepin "Point Landfile Consultancy 7,19,20 Marine Board of Hobart Norfolk Bay 25,27,36,38,39 North East River Marine Division, Tasmania Police 37 Marine Research Laboratory, Dept. of Primary North West Bay River 26 Orford Industry and Fisheries 8,22 Mercury Walch Partridge Island 19,27,36,38 Pelican Bay Printing Authority 26 Corporate Communications, Dept. of Primary PiemanRiver 26 Piersons Point Industry and Fisheries . . . 27,36 Wild Fisheries and Recreational F1shmg Pipeclay Lagoon 26 Pittwater Management, Dept. of Primary Industry ana 226,28 Fisheries Port Sorell 26,27,37,38 Prosser River State Print, South Australia 26 Spectrum Management Agency Recherche Bay 27,37 RosnyPoint Sport and Recreation Tasmania 25,36 Tasmar Radio Sawyer River 26 Scamander River Tasmanian Amateur Sea Fishermen's 26 Association Scott Point 19,27,36,38 Sloop Lagoon Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery 26 Tom Priestly, Dept. of Primary Industry and Southport 8,27,37 Stanley Fisheries 26 Tourism Tasmania Stinking Bay 8,19,20 Store Point 21 SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING Sulphur Creek 26 Tamar River SPONSORS WHO ADVERTISED IN THIS 26,27,37,38 BOOKLET AND/OR ON FISH RULERS Tasman Peninsula 8 Tinderbox 7,19,20,50 Australia Post Whale Head 15 Bill Roberts Sports Store Wild Wave River 15 Blue Waters Motor Hotel Compleat Angler Hursey Seafood King Island Dive Charters Marnes Marine Pauletta Charters Stormy Seas Tamar Marine 55 56 TAGS IN SHARK Several species of sharks are being tagged WORKING by the Marine Resources Division and CSIRO to study their migration and life TOGETHER history. The species being studied are school, gummy, white spotted dogfish and piked dogfish. Your support is needed in the recapture and return of tagged fish. Each tagged shark carries one of three types of tags in use. The tag type and position on the body are shown on the diagram. Tags are marked with a unique number and the name of the organisation for return CSIRO or TAS DSF. Co1tW'I 0--J ~ ~ Gill Slits ~ "' _ / 4 i -~·~ I ~ Ventral insertion Caudal fin If you catch a tagged shark record the TASMANIA POLICE species, date, place of capture, tag number and tag type. If the shark is alive, please release it otherwise if it is a school or gummy shark retain the body (frozen if "f~~" possible). Either contact CSIRO (ph 002 325222 or the DPIF's Marine Research a p.- Laboratory (ph 002 277277) with your Fisherman's Watch information, or return the tag to the address printed on the tag. A reward of $5 Phone 008 005 555 is paid for the return of each tag, or tag TOLL FREE information on sharks that are caught and released. Details of the original release will be supplied to finders. 57 Parks and Wildlife CATCH RECORD Service DATE PLACE TYPE QTY '~ LOST FISHING GEAR Take care of your fishing gear, especially lines and nets. Don't repair gear at sea or throw it overboard as lost gear is a hazard to other boaters and a death trap to wildlife. Retrieve your broken line and take it home with you for proper disposal. Abandoned and lost nets continue to fish. Fishers should only set nets in good weather when they can be retrieved. S{i)UTHERN CROSS SWANSEA < F·AMIUY ·· · 0 · 'i~fit1;;f~~;tr gEiBE~·· • · /19 9 4 ' .fu:rtlier . .··. info;rmation ·. .iifo J!O .Box S, . Nor:tb · . ru'obart · 7000 . ...• . . . . . o.r ··Phone· .. ·. ·. ·.. ,. · awford on . (002)34 or. {002)29 5870 AH · ~:·:'''(002)30 8254 .. (002)28 3864 c• ., ·· 59 PAULETTlACHARTE RS • Tuna Trips a Specialty • Game and Deepsea Fishing Charters avail�ble from Pirates Bay, Eaglehawk Neck, All tackle supplied. Departmentof \ ' . PrimaryIndustry and Fisheries Bird and Se"l watching trips and TA SMANIA sightseeing cruqies tailored to suit. i ". " Over night fisJi�St+W��{ct�i>.!ng Mari� � Island or D'Entrecasteaux Cfiannel. .-•_ \tt' Derwent Crujses in the months •-••· - l:,- ,t".•"'�, • Picnic style lunJ!N "'""" Fishing for the Future lunche� on requ.-��t. "Theresource was not Inheritedfrom our forefathers, we have bon-owedIt from our children." DIVE CHARTERS For future generations to enjoy recreational sea fishingas we do, it DIVE KING ISLAND is essential we all observeTasmania's fishing regulations. AND ENJOY BAGGING A CRAY OR When you consider that 1 in 4 Tasmanians, that's more than TWO. EXPLORE SOME OF OUR 100,000people, spend over $50 million dollars each year to fish, MANY WRECKS OR JUST we all need to ensure there are fishfor future generations_ to catch. EXPERIENCE THE SPECTACULAR Help manage your fisheryby observingfishing regulations. SCENERY Always put the little ones back, take only the fish you need, AVAILABLE NOW! don't pollute our water and respect our marine environment. All inclusive Charter dive packages, gear hire available. Phone Toll Free on: Contact GregDouble on (002) 336234 for Sea Fishing 008 030 330 or Fax 004 611 293 information and a copy of the Code on Fishing for the Future. PO Box 1, Currie, King Island, 7256