TASMANIA DEPT. PRIMA INDUSTRY
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ITALIANO/ITALIAN Thank you for reading this booklet. It will help you understand the rules which are necessary to ensure a Per assistenza sul contenuto di questo long term future for sea fishing in Tasmania. opuscolo telefonare al n 131368 Fishing is a leisure activity enjoyed by more than 100,000 Tasmanians. It is a healthy activity and a source of excitement, relaxation and companionship TI~NG VI8TIVIETNAMESE for people of all ages. It contributes to the economy D~ c6 S\f gfup da v'e cuon sach nho nay, through expenditure on fishing gear, boats, travel and accommodation. This expenditure exceeds $50M a xin gc;,i di~n tho.µ so 131368 year, and creates many jobs. About 16,000 visitors a year to the State also do some recreational fishing and ESPANOL/SPANISH are reckoned to spend over $20M. As a Tasmanian, a father and a fisherman, 1 want to Si necesita informaci6n sobre sec the Tasmanian fishing experience preserved and este folleto llame al No. 131368 enhanced for our children's children. A draft management plan has been prepared on E)J,f\VlKo./G reek recreational fishing and has been discussed with the community. A revised draft is to be released and there Eciv Sa XPElacr8ELtE Kaµµui po'tj8Eta yto. will be further consultation before any regulations auto to PtPAtapa.Kt, crac; napaKaA.ouµe change. tf\A.Ecjlcov11crEtE crto 131368 New licensing arrangements have been developed and there is now a requirement to mark recreationally PO POLSKU/POLISH caught crayfish. W celu uzyskania pomocy z niniejsz
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ENQUIRIES CONTENTS FOREWORD (i) Dept. of Primary Industry & Fisheries ENQUIRIES (ii) Fisheries Licensing (002) 33 3515 INTRODUCTION I Recreational Fish Management (002) 33 6234 RECENT REGULATION CHANGES 1 General Enquiries (Free Call) 131368 STATE FlSHING WATERS 1 Law enforcement- RECREATIONAL SEA FlSfilNG LlCENCES 2 Tasmania Police, Marine Division: METHODS OF CONSERVATION 3 Hobart (002) 30 2476 TAGGING 6,8 FLIES & LURES 9 Bicheno (003) 75 1122 CODE ON SEA FlSfilNG FOR THE FUTURE 9 Launceston (003) 32 3212 MARINE POLlCING 9-10 St Helens (003) 76 1122 MARINE RESERVES 11-12 Burnie (004) 30 5211 RESEARCH AREAS 12 Strahan (004) 71 7151 J<'ISH ILl..VSTRATIONS 13--16 Stanley (004) 58 1104 PROHIBITED SPECIES 17 If no answer on Police numbers, telephone Crime MINIMUM & MAXIMUM LEGAL SIZES 18-19 Stoppers- OTHER F1NF1SH CONTROLS 18 24 hours a day (toll free) 1800 005 5555 CRAYFISH (ROCK LOBSTER) 19-22 ABALONE 23 Aus. National Sportfishing Ass. (002) 28 3864 OCTOPUS 24 Aus.Underwater Federation (018) 136 777 SALMONIDS 24 Fishing Ind. Training Board (002) 33 6442 SEA URCHINS 24 SCALLOPS 25-26 Inland Fisheries Head Office (002) 23 6622 MAPS Z7-33 Inspectors- Hobart (002) 25 4480 NETTING 34-40 NewNmfolk (002) 612635 SHARK NURSERY AREAS 40-41 StLeonards (003) 39 1794 LONGLlNING 41 lllverstone (004) 25 7219 MARINE BOARDS 41 MARINE FARMS 41-42 Boating weather conditions 11541 FISHING IN SAFETY SAFETY 42~13 Marine Board/Port Authorities RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 44-45 Burnie (004) 31 3444 TASMANIAN AMATEUR SEA FlSHERMEN'S Circular Head (004)581271 ASSOCIATION 45 Currie (004) 62 1137 PENALTIES 45 Devonport (004) 24 0911 SEASTARS 45-46 FlSIIlNG INDUSTRY TRAINING 4647 Grassy (004) 611155 AUST. UNDERWATER FEDERATION 47 (002) 351000 Hobart SHELLFISH & PUBLIC SAFETY 47-48 Launceston (003) 82 0111 LOCALITY INDEX 49-50 Strahan (004) 71 7291 ACKNO~'LEDGEMENTS 51 Parks & Wildlife (002) 33 6556 Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol (002) 65 8580 Spectrum Management Agency (formerly Transport & Communication) (002) 20 5267 Tas. Amat. Sea Fishermen's Ass. (002)28 6920 Tasm.ar Radio (S.E. Tas waters) (002)312276 TusTag 1800652841 Tourism, Sport and Rec. (002) ~Q.8323 l 2
IN'l'RODUCTION RECREATIONAL SEA FISHING LICENCES This booklet is a guic1c lo Uu; regu)allons that .-,II b. A lleW r ee.re.allonal ,ea fis'Ring llce11ce· syslr.m iu place un 1 Novembc-r 19!t5 for recre.alion/1.I 1lshc.rs conune.nce:t on f KO'venlher l995 to replar.r. thr.. non• r.ommert:ial !->-ystcm. fishers ,.,;u he ahlc to retain tt,I! in Tasmanian State F1$hing Waters.. Jt hus no legal samn ltr:r.nr.r. number foJ· ru1>ire yc,,r,;. All Uc~11ces stanillng. For e!(acl. irtfom1atf9n, sel?. thR Sea Fls!,.,,i.es will r,xpirc on ;n October I9!)j) . (leg11lat.ions 194\2 ot cootact DPIJ' 01, (002) :l~ 6234. Thr, licence fll.Ullt>e1· will lpclnrle the hold..r's surname .~lJ uu1.ps are indicativ~ only. -Please note that Initial, lln;L nan•• iultlal, mouth a111J Y""' of birth, reguiatioru, !I\RV change thmughouL Ute ye,.,., For example:• John Smith, born April Hlo4 RECENT & PENDING _RF;GtJl,ATION CHANGES bP.uomes. Jicence numbe.rS.l04Ji4. Craytish 'l'nil Fan Markmg Page 21-22 Licences are available from most 'Pasmanian eost Recfealioua-1 f)shing Liceno~ Page 2 (Jffir.r,s and I.he Ml\l"ine fw.sources rn,islo1~ Hobal'C lrecrt!adonal ilear Tags Pa~e 2 ano ";JI be•'e
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METHODS OF CONSERVATION Emphasis for both commercial and recreational fishing is being placed on making sure that fishing The Regulations are in place to conserve Tasmanian methods do not damage the resource. fishing resources. This is achieved in a number of ways: Fisheries enhancement, and where practical habitat protection and restocking programs, will be CLOSED AREAS are to protect fish in nursery areas considered to improve recreational fishing. and Marine Reserves. A well recognised objective is to improve community CLOSED SEASONS are to protect spawning fish and awareness and understanding about the resource and to reduce mortality. to establish appropriate attitudes to resource care and GEAR RESTRICTIONS, such as escape gaps in acceptable fishing practice. crayfish pots and specified mesh sizes of nets, protect The Department also attempts to encourage business smaller fish. based on recreational fishing. LEGAL MINIMUM SIZES allow fish to reach Management plans are now being prepared for all maturity and reproduce before being caught as well as fisheries. They are being developed on the basis of providing better yield from the fishery. research, management experience and discussion with BAG LIMITS restrict the number of fish of a industry and the community. A preliminary draft particular species that can be caught by a person per policy and management plan has been prepared for day. They protect species where increasing numbers recreational fishing and was discussed at meetings of fishers are harvesting the limited resources. This around the State in early 1995. also provides for a more equitable share of the This will be redrafted in the light of the consultation, resource amongst users. and made available for public comment. Watch for it HANDLING FISH Fish caught and released have a and take the opportunity to comment on the draft to good chance of survival if these steps are followed: be released soon. Release the fish quickly keeping it in water as much as possible before release. Fish can't live out of water for more than 3-4 minutes. Handle gently with wet hands or a wet towel to minimise scale damage. Remove the hook quickly and gently. If the fish is deeply hooked, cut the line close to the mouth and leave the hook in. Stainless steel hooks should be avoided if possible. This is because they do not rust and will stay in the fish until it consequently dies. SUSTAINING THE FISHERY It is now recognised worldwide that, without appropriate management, fish stocks are rapidly depleted and whole fisheries can collapse. Fisheries in Tasmania are managed to sustain the resource, and the quality of fishing. It is necessary to maintain fish recruitment and to improve the yield of fish. A special objective for recreational fisheries is to ensure reasonable access to fishing and a fair share of the resource for recreational fishers. 5 6
TAGGING ROCK LOBSTER Please help with research by reporting any fish which The objectives of the rock lobster tagging program are are tagged. Recaptures will be acknowledged with to estimate growth rates around Tasmania and to details of the history of the individual fish. Rewards examine the issue of lobster migration. Since 1989 and/or lotteries apply to DPIF and CSIRO tagging over 50,000 lobsters have been tagged throughout programs. Tasmania with 20,000 recaptures. REEF FISH The tags are yellow in colour and are located beneath As part of a study of the impact of fishing on inshore the tail of the lobster. reef fish DPIF is undertaking an intensive tagging If you find a tagged lobster please note the date, study of a number of key commercial species, location, depth, tag number, size (carapace length), principally banded morwong, bastard trumpeter and sex and colour. Please send this information, together blue-throat and purple wrasse. The primary objectives with your name, address and phone number, to the of this study are to collect information on movements Marine Research Laboratory, Nubeena Cres, Taroona, and growth. or phone on (002) 27 7277. Tagging is being undertaken off the east coast, SHARK between Bruny Island and St Helens. School, gummy, white spotted dogfish and piked Tags are yellow or white T-bar tags and are inserted dogfish sharks are being tagged by the Marine just below the dorsal fin, generally towards the back Resources Division and CSIRO to study their half of the fish. Fish with white tags have been injected with an antibiotic known as tetracycline migration and life history. which is absorbed into the bones at the time of Each tagged shark carries one of three types of tags in injection and can be detected as a fluorescent band use. The tag type and position on the body are shown under ultraviolet light. A common means of on the diagram. Tags are marked with a unique determining the age of fish is to examine the otoliths number and the name of the organisation (CSIRO or or "ear bones" and count the number of growth rings TASDSF). present, in much the same way as you age trees. Tetracycline can assist in the validation of ages. Some fish have been double tagged to determine the rate of tag shedding. If you catch a tagged fish which is still alive and in good condition please return it to the water, noting the tag number, location and date. The advantage of releasing fish is that it may be possible to trace the I movements of individuals over a long period. Ventral insertion Caudal fin If fish are retained or dead, measure the size of the fish from the tip of the snout to the tail fork (banded morwong or bastard trumpeter) or tip of the tail If you catch a tagged shark please record the species, (wrasse), and note the tag number, location and date date, place of capture, tag number and tag type. If the of capture. If the fish is dead please keep the fish shark is alive, please release it; otherwise if it is a (frozen if possible) and we will arrange to collect it. school or gummy shark retain the body (frozen if If you capture a tagged fish either contact the DPIF possible). Contact either CSIRO ph (002) 32 5222 or Marine Research Laboratories (ph 002 277 277) or call the DPIF Marine Research Laboratory ph (002) 27 the free-call tag line on 1800 652 841. 7277 with your information, or return the tag to the address printed on the tag. I TAG HOT LINE - 1800 652 841 7 8
& An lag~ - $10 each or a ! T-shirt or a cap. z Orange lags - $20 extra ;. for each fish sampled. '!, Tasmania has a recreational Fish Tagging Program Lottery - large cash prizes. and it Is conducted as part at a national program ~ known as AUSTAG. Every returned lag eligible. :. Data compiled on our fish species, their movements ID and growth rates will prove Invaluable in the ruture as well contributing to the National database. Locally TASTAG is co-ordinated by the Australian National Sportrlshlng Association (A.N.S.A.) In partnership with C.S.I.R.O. and your Department or Prirn~ry lnduslry and Fisheries. TASTAG Is open to members or A.N.S.A. fishing clubs and the results are published annually. If. y6u or your fishing club would like to become Involved in lhe TASTAS program then contact: Yellow tags A.N.S.A. Tasmania Please send to CStAO, P.O. Box5 GPO Box 1538, Hobart, North Hobart 7000 or phone "Ills 7001 with Nick Crawford a.h 295870 Date and location ofcaplUre If you do catch a tagged fish then phone rreecall Lenglh (Ill)' ff"'1 on 1800 652841 and tolrow lhe recorded message. meaaurtng tape) Yoo, name and address TT 0893731
~As for yeffow tags. (002) 32-5222 W- Whitelaw, but also plNse John Guran or BUI Heam, keep "hole fish v.iho v.ilU anenge DT head (frozen or fresh) to sample the fish and phone (reverse c:harge) as soon a& possible.
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FLIES AND LURES It is through assistance from the public that the job of Many sea fish will take artificial fly and lures in the enforcement can often be made much more efficient. same way that trout do. I have caught flat head, With your co-operation, and compliance with your morwong, jack mackerel, parrot fish, leather jackets, "code of practice", we can work together protecting pike and Australian Salmon using flies and prefer our fisheries for the enjoyment of generations to using them to bait. come. The type of fly does not seem to matter much. Sea fish seem less fussy than trout. Try this simple rig - In order to assist in the protection of our valuable and "The same one you usually use but tie on flies or lures enjoyable fisheries resources you are encouraged to instead of a hook"-fish as you usually do but move it report any suspicious fisheries matters to Police. about a bit more. "Fisherman's Watch" is a program designed to There are benefits with flies: promote fisheries protection by working together. They are at least as good as bait! This and the "Crimestoppers" programme have been You do not have to rebait! No need to waste good fish! linked with a new 24 hour toll free number. Non perishable! "Fisherman's Watch"/"Crime stoppers" Fish tend not to swallow the lot. Phone 1800 005 5555 "If you have doubts, try one hook with bait and Any information of concern can be passed on to the one with a fly or lure. You should be pleasantly surprised" Police, in confidence or anonymously. Details of the type of activity, time, descriptions of people, boats and John Smith vehicle numbers will assist Police with the enquiry. Recreational Fisheries Management Alternatively, the Marine Division Office in Hobart is CODE ON SEA FISHING FOR THE FUTURE manned between 8am and 5pm daily. Information can The "Code on Sea Fishing for the Future" has been again be passed on directly to a Marine Division developed in partnership with the community and Officer, by phoning (002) 30 24 77. released. The.code reminds fishers of the appropriate practices which should be followed in order to It's through working together that we can best combat achieve these goals. those offenders who put at risk our continued enjoyment of Tasmania's fine fisheries. The "Code" covers all types of fishing including rod and line fishing, diving and spear fishing, crayfishing and netting. The "Code" will be used as a springboard for public education. Your co-operation in adopting the principles outlined in the "Code" will go a long way towards sustaining fishing. A copy of the "Code" may be obtained by contacting Greg Double of the Recreational Fishing Management Section on (002) 33 6234. 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 in both commercial and recreational fisheries. The Marine Division is often supported by fellow officers from various stations around Tasmania. 11 12
MARINE RESERVES No fishing is permitted (see Map 8). Divers are TINDERBOX Tinderbox Marine Nature Reserve advised that swinuning in the area known as the Gulch extends along the coastline from Piersons Point to is highly dangerous because of the heavy use of this approximately one kilometre south west of Tinderbox. area by vessels. The reseive stretches 200 metres out to sea and covers RESEARCH AREAS an area of some 45 hectares. A sheltered sandstone reef with a large variety of fish, D'ENTRECASTEAUX CHANNEL. Gillnetting is not abundant seaweed species and colourful sponges are permitted within 100m of Arch Rock, an island near features of the area It is a safe area for diving and Ninepin Point. there is a boat launching ramp within the reseive. GEORGE III ROCK No person shall swim or dive Fish caught outside the reseive can be landed at the underwater in the waters within an imaginary circle boat ramp. having a radius of 500m and centred at George III No fishing is allowed in the reserve, although there is Rock, approximately halfway between Southport Bluff good fishing nearby (see Map 1). and Eliza Point. SNORKEL AND DIVE TRAIL HOPE ISLAND Sea urchins may not be taken within Established within the boundaries of the Tinderbox 50 metres of Hope Island in the D'Entrecastreaux Marine Reserve as a joint effort between the Channel (see Map 5). Australian Underwater Federation, Parks and Wildlife MEREDITH POINT Sea urchins may not be taken in Service and the Marine Board of Hobart to ensure the the waters off Meredith Point near Orford. The area safety of beginner and more advanced divers and will be marked by 2 surface marker buoys (see Map 7). snorkellers. Power boats are excluded from areas marked by buoys painted with the dive flag, located CRAYFISH POINT No person shall take crayfish, either side of the boat ramp. take fish (including abalone) by diving or swimming NINEPIN POINT This 60 hectare reseive extends to underwater, or set a net in the waters of the River a 500m radius from Ninepin Point itself, and includes Derwent within 800m of the shore at Crayfish Point, the foreshore. Taroona, between the boat ramp and Nubeena The tannin-rich waters flowing from the Huon River Crescent (see. Map 3). create a rare estuarine habitat in which many marine species normally found at greater depths may be located near the surface. No fishing is permitted (see Map 2). MARIA ISLAND This reserve is located at the northern end of the Island. The reserve extends approximately one kilometre from the shores of Marla Island and covers 1500 hectares. No fishing is permitted in the reseive between Cape Boullanger in the north and Return Point in the south (see Map 7). GOVERNOR ISLAND Extending 400 metres eastward from the. shorelines of Governor 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 oousual granite formations and caves. A number of interesting and attractive marine communities are found within a compact area that provides good diving in usually clear waters. Yr.llow-Eyed'l,H,llel
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PROHIBITED SPECIES MINIMUM & MAXIMUM LEGAL SIZES It is an offence to take Elephant Snails, Handfish, FINFISH (whole fish): Limpets, Pipehorse, Pipefish, Seahorse, Seadragon, Only take Banded Morwong between 330 & 430mm & and Threefin Blenny. Wrasse between 280 & 430mm. SPOTTED PIPEFISH 200 mm -Mullet; 230 mm -Bream, Garfish, Perch (Morwong); 250 mm -Flounder (Sole); 300 mm -Flathead; 330 mm -Real and Bastard Trumpeter; 710 mm -School Shark (Snapper Shark); 750 mm -Gummy Shark. Measure in the following manner:- From the tip of the snout to the end of the tail for bream, real trumpeter, perch, mullet, flounder, bastard trumpeter. BARE-BACKED THREEFIN BLENNY 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 size is BIG-BELLIED SEAHORSE 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.
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OTHER FINFISH CONTROLS Banded Morwong must not be taken from January to SPOTTED HANDFISH March inclusive. No more than 2 School and Gummy Shark may be taken by recreationals. Bream - It is prohibited to spear bream in State Fishing Waters. CRAYFISH (total carapace length): Male 110 mm Female 105 mm 20 19
Crayfish Rings A crayfish-ring means a net consisting SCALLOPS (measured at the widest point): only of a single ring or hoop to which a mesh of string Queen 100 mm or twine is attached that is designed for use, or is Doughboy 80 mm capable of being used, for or in connection with the Commercial 80 mm taking of crayfish. A person may use up to 4 crayfish Abalone: 132 mm at the widest point in State Fishing ring nets of not more than 1 metre in diameter. No Waters except in: licence is required. (a) the portion of State Fishing Waters on the south and west coasts of Tasmania between CATCH AND POSSESSION LIMIT: Whale Head in the south and the mouth of the An amateur fisher must not take more than five Wild Wave River in the northwest, where 140 mm crayfish in any one day, regardless of what methods of is the minimum size for all abalone; and capture are used. A person other than a licensed (b) a rectangular area including F1inders Island, lobster fisher s~all not have in his possession (boat, Clarke Island, Cape Barren Island and the Curtis, car, house, holiday home or elsewhere) more than Kent and Hogan groups of islands where the 10 crayfish unless he has a receipt to verify the legal minimum size for greenlip abalone is 140 mm. purchase of any crayfish in excess of that number. (The minimum size for blacklip abalone in this area is 132 mm.) A Special Crayfish Licence allows for possession of 10 extra crayfish during either a 14 day ($30) or 28 day CRAYFISH-ROCK LOBSTER ($50) period, giving a total possession limit of LICENCES: 20 crayfish. These licences are available at the Marine Only recreational crayfish pot licence holders may use Resources Division, Hobart. a craypot for taking crayfish for amateur purposes. The licence authorises the use of one pot only by the HANDLING CRAYFISH: licence holder. It is an offence to take or possess soft shelled crayfish The licence number must be marked clearly in figures undersized crayfish and crayfish in berry ( carrying at least 70 mm high and 12 mm wide on a buoy and a eggs); these fish must be returned to the water tag must be attached to the buoy. immediately, in the area from which they were taken. Only recreational crayfish dive licence holders may Crayfish must not be taken with a pointed instrument. take crayfish by swimming or diving. Research shows that damage reduces growth rates. If damage is substantial it may even prevent the female OPEN SEASONS: developing eggs due to energy being diverted into Females: 1 December to 30 April. repair rather than reproduction. Therefore this affects Males: 1 December to 31 July. future catches. GEAR RESTRICTIONS: If diving take your time, try to size up the cray before Craypots may be no larger than 1250 mm x 1250 mm at grabbing it. Don't just snatch it and damage it, grab it base and 750 mm high, with escape gaps meeting one under the horns, treat it gently. Does it look like a of the following standards. female with eggs? Leave it if it is. (a) One Escape Gap at least 57 mm high, and 400 mm wide, located such that the inside lower MEASURING CRAYFISH: edge of the gap is not more than 150 mm up from A commercially produced crayfish-measure or vernier the floor of the pot. OR callipers should be used to measure crayfish. (b) Two Escape Gaps at least 57 mm high, and Remember, it is your responsibility to ensure that your 200 mm wide, located such that the inside lower measuring device is accurate. edge of the gap is not more than 150 mm up from To measure the total carapace length of a crayfish, you the floor of the pot. place the sharp edge of the cray measure between the antennal horns so that it fits hard against the middle The hole in the middle of the neck of a crayfish pot notch of the nodule which projects forwards from the has to be large enough to allow a buoy of 200mm in carapace. diameter to pass through it without touching the sides. This means that no objects, such as bait sticks, may hinder the passage of a 200mm diameter buoy. 21 22
It may be necessary to carefully spread the antennal MARKING YOUR CRAY CATCH horns apart to fit the measure in the correct place. If CRAYFISH TAKEN RECREATIONALLY the other end of the measure reaches beyond the rear BY ANY METHOD MUST BE MARKED AND IT IS edge of the carapace then the fish is not legal size. Be AN OFFENCE TO SELL MARKED CRAYFISH sure to use the correct side of the measure for the sex A person who takes a crayfish recreationally must of the crayfish in question. mark the tail as follows. Refer to the illustration on CRAYFISH MEASURING page 21:- (a) when operating from a boat ensure that any Min. legal size Male 110mm crayfish taken is tail fan clipped or punched Female 105mm within 5 minutes of being brought to the boat and before landing. (b) when operating from shore, ensure that any crayfish taken is tail fan clipped or punched within 5 minutes of landing and within 50 metres of the place of landing. SEXING CRAYFISH: Females - have large swimmerettes under the tail with a slender appendage (which holds the eggs) under each swimmerette and a small nipper claw on the ends of the rear legs. 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 Crayfish Point and George III Rock and to the Marine Reserve section for restrictions at Tinderbox, Ninepin Point, Maria Island and Governor Island. Crayfish pots may not be used in - (a) D'Entrecasteaux Channel ie., north east of the area bounded by Scotts Point and Partridge Island [south end of channel] (See Map 5); (b) West of the entrance to Georges Bay, St. CRAYFISH MARKING Helens (See Map 10); and The central flap of ( c) River Derwent, upstream from an imaginary the tail fan should straight line drawn from Dennes Point to Cape be clipped with a Direction (See Map 5). transverse cut just behind the NIGHT FISHING: fleshy portion. Craypots may not be set or hauled later than two (scissors may be hours after sunset or earlier than two hours before easier to use than a sunrise. Sunset and sunrise have been defined as knife) follows: SUNRISE SUNSET OR December to January 5am 9pm February to March 6am 8pm A 10mm diameter April 5am 7pm (or larger) hole may May to July 7am 5pm be punched in the Do not have a cray ring or pot aboard if diving central tail flap. from a boat. ABALO~E kl(!'l'ilPUS UC£-~CES, flnly·~ w.1x,:1t.ional al>al,:me (live· llciance Ttu,re is a ·iMiy t1ag,a11ci p,<>•s~~sion iimlt of5 i;,,.,toµua hQltl~'J' tnayt~kf!. aQal011i? ~tha~,tt~nally; pct,•day in ti,., w,;tei·s ,,u
·the hij(!t wmer mark before detaching_1h o.m from lhc ~-1th li~uc.:es1 bag ljmits~ ~~;L.:.ons or mlnilHum -si1;.~s, ~hr.11. l ..o ~f!S:s:tf)n of shnr.kcd abalonr. ifi.not all(nviact jn c't.'CC11t in the Derw~nl Rl\'ei' up&iteam of a linr: from 01' \lpon ilny St<\!~ l•,$hil)g Wale,·1,• . Dow~ings,l'oint to Stun, Pu.iut ($e~ 111&.P 5), whcrn CAT.(:D AND PO,'i6Efj81l)N LIMIT: A11 aulllleur Inland Fl$~etle,;. Oot)lrnis,ion ro,gulitliou~ ftsll& musI: not tak" m<1Ce thon 10 aliliJonr.•in ani• .onr. ti·ctt.jn"g i'S nerrrdtt,etl, ol' i,y. rod an\1 li:ne i11 .all ~'t.ai.e• amt. Nn porson .~hall hh..t/n in thl"!ir ,P~C~,ti/)fl mllt't:· Fi$N~g Wat,:,,,,. whctr<> l'islti.tt~ is allof>a .I /1 'I ! 1-' ,' 2H SCALLOPS SCALLOP JJ.8EDGE DESIGN } DoughbQy Commercial LICE.."'\CE, Sc:tllo(Jtl ma.>· only be t:ikeh by tl-\e J,olders of rt!<:J'~alional scallop dredge oi·cet.-reatjtmal scallop div~licen~ ~wing an open season ~ .: OPE!lf SEASO:SS: A season has been npened since 1 J~ 199:S and ,rill close on 19 Novell)bei' 1995. }'ull details may be obtained ·by ph<)nlng DPn' on (002) 83 6234'. Or.lai)s of any future season will··br. ret~asecl in ttl e nrr.ss prior t.o an~ oJw.nii)g. CATcil· LnnT AND POSSESSlON,°LIMil'S: Appropria~e. .resl:l:icclot\~. will l:,e. aiu1oun(.!~d· Prior to u,.e opeillng of a ,;,,.Son. CLOSED AREAS: Sc~Uops may.be. taken only in areas nominated by Lhe lfuusl.er. HANDLING S~ALLOPS: All s callo,ps must'be hrou!(lil ashore abo,-e U,e liigli waler mark before deLaching them from Ute shell. No shuckeil' scallopa are allowed in or upon any S~at.e fishing W/ltCrs. .,· / 27 28 MAP INDEX 1 Tinderbox Marine Reserve 2 Ninepin Point Marine Reserve 3 Crayfish Point Research Area 4 Lune River 5 Derwent RiverlD'Entrecasteaux Channel 6 Frederick Henry & Norfolk Bay 7 Great Oyster Bay & Mercury Passage. 8 Governor Island Marine Reserve 9 Georges Bay Shark Nursery Area 10 Port Sorell & Tamar River 11 Macquarie Harbour 12 Wild Wave River 13 Whale Head 14 Henty River l. Tinderbox Marine Reserve N t SCALE 100 20() 300 METJlES 2. Ninepin Point Marine Reserve 13 29 !,l() ., ,, • ,,., t 'JI 5. Ix:rweol River & D'Enlrccastcxu~· Chanoel ,I ·,,,, I •,I. 4. Lune River 6. l-'redi;rick Henry & KorLOlk "'BH y ,, ·,, ' '\ ' ') ! . . ', ... '. . ,; '-brine Kes.erve . ,! X'. (.j(J\•en19T fafanu IV , •• 33 34 NETTING LICENCES & NET DEFINITIONS A recreational fisher requires a licence to use a mullet net, graball net or a beach seine net in State Fishing Waters. Please be aware of the following regulations which apply to net use. The following nets may be used:- ( a) one mullet net, having a mesh of not less than 60 mm nor more than 70 mm and having a length not greater than 50 metres is permitted. Areas where mullet nets may not be used are listed in the following pages. (b) up to two graball nets having a mesh of not less than 100 mm nor more than 140 mm and having a length not greater than 50 metres are permitted. Areas where no nets or only one graball net are permitted are listed in the following pages. Each net has to be licensed 11. Macquarie Harbour separately. Please note: A gillnet means a single bunt of netting weighted on the leadline (groundline) and buoyed along the corkline (headline), which is intended when set to be on the sea floor and includes mullet and graball nets. (c) one beach seine net, the mesh of the bag or bunt of which is not less than 30 mm and having a length not greater than 50 metres. There are no netting areas listed in the following pages. Please note: A person who uses a beach seine net in State Fishing Waters shall: (i) bunt up and empty the net in the water; and (ii) not draw the net ashore while fish remain in it. The intention of this regulation is to ensure that the catch is sorted in the water so that unwanted and undersize fish can be released in good condition. No fish should be stranded out of the water during sorting. A bait net may be used without a licence. A bait net means an encircling net not exceeding 20 metres in length and 2 metres in depth with a mesh of not more than20mm. The mesh size of a net may be calculated by measuring the mesh when it is stretched diagonally and is to be taken to be the average measurement of IO adjoining meshes when the mesh is held taut with the diagonally opposite knots touching each other. 35 36 BUOY SPECIFICATIONS Crayfish Point Marine Reserve. The waters of All buoys on nets must be at least 200 mm in diameter. the River Derwent within 800 metres of the The licence number must be clearly marked on at least shore at Crayfish Point, Taroona (See one buoy of a graball net or a mullet net. Map3). A. Inside Shark Nursery Areas - Graball nets must D'Entrecasteaux River, upstream of a line from be marked with a red, orange or pink buoy at one the intersection of the Cockle Creek Road and end and a white buoy at the other. the Leprena Track to the northern extremity of B. Outside Shark Nursery Areas - Graball net must Coal Pit Bight. be marked with two buoys, one of which is red, Derwent River and its tributaries, upstream orange or pink and the other of which is white. from a line from the Battery Point navigation Mullet nets must be marked with two buoys light to Rosny Point (See Map 5) daylight netting one of which is blue or black and the other white'. only above line from Crayfish Pt. to Droughy Pt. Both buoys may be on a single rope if desired. Detention River, upstream of the mouth and including those waters within 100 metres to WEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS seaward of the mouth. All gillnets must be weighted in one of the following Doctors Creek (Spring Bay). ways in order to prevent drift: Don River, upstream of a line between Don a) with a metal, concrete or other weight of not less Heads and the gun club building and including than 2 kilograms tied to the bottom line of the net those waters within 100 metres to seaward of this at each end of the net; or line. b) with a metal, concrete or other weight of not less Douglas River. than 4 kilograms tied to the bottom line at one Emu River, upstream of the mouth and including end of the net; or those waters within 200 metres to seaward· of the c) the net has a minimum weight, when dry, of not road bridge. less than 13 kilograms for each 50 metres of its Esperance River, upstream of a line between length. Slacks Point and Hawkers Point. NO NETTING AREAS Forth River, upstream of a line extending the Nets may not be used in the following areas: direction of The Esplanade as it is westward of Ansons Bay. its intersection with Boys Street across the Arthur River. mouth of the river to the eastern shore and Black River, upstream of the mouth and including those waters within 200 metres to including those waters within 100 metres to seaward of this line. seaward of the mouth. Four-mile Creek, in the Break O' Day municipality. Blyth River, upstream of the mouth and Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, in including those waters within 100 metres of the waters further than 200m from low water mark or seaward extremity of the rocks on the eastern further than 200m off-shore of prescribed shore at the mouth. baselines (See Map 6). Bream Creek. Georges Bay, westward from a line extending Brid River, above the mouth of Trent Water and from the eastern end of the bridge crossing above an imaginary line extending from the Colchis Creek on the northern shore to the No. 15 eastern extremity of Barnbougle Beach to the beacon (Green), thence to a point on the jetty on the western shore. southern shore commonly known as the Sea Browns River [Kingston Beach]. Scout launching ramp (See Map 9). Cam River, upstream of the mouth and including Grants Lagoon at Binalong Bay. those waters within 300 metres to seaward of the Great Swanport. road bridge. Henty River, from a line 100 metres seaward of Carlton River. the mouth (See Map page 27). Catamaran River, upstream of the mouth and Horsehead Creek, a tributary flowing into the including those waters within 200 metres of the Mersey. River. mouth. Huon River, upstream of a line extending Coal River, north of the causeway across the westward from Brabazon Point to the western western arm of Pittwater. side of the river (See Map 5). 37 38 Inglis River, upstream of a line between the NO MULLET NETS seaward extremities of the breakwaters on each No mullet nets may be used in the following waters: side of the mouth and including those waters within 100 metres seaward of this line. Bathurst Harbour, eastward of a line from King Bay, in the Municipality of Spring Bay. Turnbull Head to Milner Head. Leven River, upstream of a line between the Blackman Bay Shark Nursery Area [east of seaward extremities of the breakwaters on each Dunalley] (See Map 6). side of the mouth and including those waters D'Entrecasteaux Channel, between a line from within 100 metres seaward of this line. Lisdillon River. Scott Point to Partridge Island and hence to Little Swanport River, in the municipality of Labillardiere Peninsula in the south and a line Spring Bay. from Dennes Point to Piersons Point in the north, Lune River, upstream of a line of latitude including the Huon River (see Map 5). 43°26'50" south; this prohibits netting in Bream Derwent River, upstream of a line from Denne's Bay and Hastings Bay (see Map 4). Point to Derwent Light [Iron Pot] (see Map 5). Macquarie Harbour, southward and eastward of a line between Gordon Point and Charcoal Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay Shark Burners Bluff (See Map 11). Nursery Area (see Map 6). Mayfield River. Georges Bay Shark Nursery Area (see Map 9). Mercury Passage, further than 200m from low Great Oyster Bay Shark Nursery Area (see water mark (See Map 7). Map 7). Meredith River. Mersey River and its tributaries, upstream of a Macquarie Harbour (see Map 11). line ·from the seaward extremity of the Mercury Passage Shark Nursery Area (see breakwater on the western shore to the first Map7). beacon on the eastern side of the river mouth and Port Sorell Shark Nursery Area (see Map 10). including those waters within 100 metres to Recherche Bay, westward of a line from Sullivan seaward of this line. Point to the navigation light on Fishers Point. Moulting Lagoon. North-West Bay River. Southport, westward of a line from Southport Pelican Bay. Bluff to Burnett Point (see Map 4). Pieman River, upstream of a line through Tamar River Shark Nursery Area (see Pieman Head along longitude 144°55' East. Map 10). Pipe-clay Lagoon. Pittwater, north of a line running eastward from the eastern extremity of Sandy Point to the western extremity of Tiger Head (See Map 6). Port Sorell, in the waters of the Rubicon River and Franklin Rivulet that are upstream of Dells Point [The Tongue] ( see Map 10). Prosser River. Sawyer Bay (Circular Head) the waters of Sawyer Bay, within 500 metres of the shore off the town of Stanley, commencing at the longitude of the western face of the wave wall of Fisherman's Dock and extending along the shore in a general easterly direction to the longitude of Needle Rocks on Circular Head. Sloop Lagoon, at Sloop Rock Scamander River. Sulphur Creek, upstream of the railway bridge. Swan River. 'Tu.mar River, southwards from an imaginary straight line drawn between Sheeptail Point and Point Rapid (See Map 10). 39 40 ONE GRABALL NET AREAS Georges Bay in the waters east of the Colchis In the following waters fishers may use only one Creek boundary out to the eastern boundary of graball net per person: the Georges Bay Shark Nursery Area (see Map 9). Bathurst Harbour, eastward of a line from Great Oyster Bay, north of an imaginary Turnbull Head to Milner Head. straight line drawn from the southern extremity Blackman Bay [east of Dunalley] (See Map 6). of Freycinet Peninsula to Seaford Point (see D'Entrecasteaux Channel, between a line from Map7). Scott Point to Partridge Island and hence to Mercury Passage, in the waters within 200m of Labillardiere Peninsula in the south and a line low water mark (See Map 7). from Dennes Point to Piersons Point in the north North East River, in the municipality of (see Map 5). Flinders. It should be noted that only one net per Derwent River, from a line between Battery boat can be used and boats under 6 metres in Point Navigation Light and Rosny Point length may not have more than one net on board. downstream to a line between Dennes Point and Port Sorell, downstream to a line from Griffiths Derwent Light (Iron Pot). NB: 'Daylight Only' Point to Taroona Point (see Map 10). netting is permitted in a certain part of the Recherche Bay, westward of a line from Sullivan Derwent River: A person may set one graball net Point to the navigation light on Fishers Point. after sunrise and retrieve it prior to sunset in the Southport, westward of a line from Southport Derwent River in the area upstream of a line from Bluff to Burnett Point (see Map 4). Crayfish Point to Droughty Point and downstream of a line from the Battery Point Tamar River, downstream to a line from Low Navigation Light to Rosny Point (see Map 5). Head to West Head (see Map 10). Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, within 200m of low water mark of the coast and any SHARK NURSERY AREAS islands, rocks or reefs that are exposed at low No school [snapper] or gummy shark may be taken in tide; OR inshore of the following baselines (see Shark Nursery Areas. If caught in nets or on rod and Map 6):- line they must be returned to the water as soon as i) from Tiger_ Head to the western extremity possible with the minimum of damage. Shark Nursery of Spectacle Island; Areas are those waters in: ii) from the southern extremity of Spectacle Blackman Bay [near Dunalley] (see Map 6). Island to Spectacle Head; Derwent River, upstream of a line from Dennes iii) from the southern extremity of Carlton Point to Derwent Light [Iron Pot] (see Map 5). Bluff to Renard Point; D'Entrecasteaux Channel, between a line from iv) from Renard Point to Primrose Point; Scott Point to Partridge Island and hence to v) from Primrose Point to Dorman Point; Labillardiere Peninsula in the south and a line vi) from Dorman Point to Fulham Point; from Dennes Point to Piersons Point in the north vii) from Fulham Point to the western (see Map 5). extremity of Smooth Island; Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay, north viii) from the southern extremity of Smooth Island to Chronicle Point; of a line from Cape Contrariety to Northwest ix) from Sympathy Point to Parkinson's Head (see Map 6). Point; Georges Bay, west of an imaginary straight line x) from Parkinson's Point to Halfway Bluff; drawn between Grant's Point and St Helens Point xi) from Halfway Bluff to Deer Point; (see Map 9). xii) from Deer Point to Ironstone Point; Great Oyster Bay, north of an imaginary xiii) from Ironstone Point to a point at latitude straight line drawn from the southern extremity 42°57.5' south and longitude 147°43.S'east; of Freycinet Peninsula to Seaford Point as well as xiv) from the northern extremity of Green those waters which are within a distance of Head to the northern extremity of Sloping 3 nautical miles from any part of the east coast Island; commencing at Seaford Point and extending to xv) from the southern extremity of Sloping an imaginary straight line drawn from Cape Island to Black Jack Point. Bougainville to Cape Boullanger on Maria Island (see Map 7). 41 42 Mercury Passage, bounded in the north by an Many marine farmers are happy to allow recreational imaginary straight line drawn from Cape Bougainville to Cape Boullanger and in the south fishing and diving inside their lease area where fish by an imaginary straight line drawn from Cape are sometimes more abundant. However you must Peron to Cape Bernier (see Map 7). obtain permission from the marine farmer before Pittwater, north of a line running eastward from entering the farm area. Recreational fishers and the eastern extremity of Sandy Point (see Map 6). divers should respect the marine farmer's property Port Sorell, south of an imaginary straight line through Griffiths Point in the east to Taroona and should not interfere with marine farm operations Point in the west at the southern extremity of and hygiene requirements. The marine farmer's right Hawley Beach (see Map 10). to refuse access must be respected. If access is Tamar River, those waters south of an imaginary refused, it is usually because of bad experience with straight line drawn between Low Head and West Head (see Map 10). theft or damage to marine farming equipment. LONG LINING A number of fish farms in the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and Huon River are sited between 50 and 200 A "long line" is a set line with more than 50 hooks attached to it. No long lining is permitted in the No metres from the shore. This area between the shore Netting areas listed above, other than in Frederick and the farm is a navigable waterway and provides Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay (see Map 6). In addition, access by small craft either to the foreshore reseives, all long lining is prohibited in the waters of the or as a fairway along the shoreline. It is most Derwent River, upstream of a line from Dennes Point important that vessels are able to navigate freely and to the Derwent Light [Iron Pot] (see Map 5). safely between the shoreline and the farm. Such MARINE BOARDS access must not be obstructed in any way. The Marine Boards advise that boats powered by a Mariners, persons in charge of craft and others motor of 4HP or greater and used in recreational concerned, are prohibited from setting nets or placing pursuits are required to be registered and provided with equipment appropriate to the area of operation. other obstructions between fish farms and the shore. Operators of boats should contact the nearest Marine Such obstacles constitute a hazard to navigation and Board office 1f unsure of these requirements. Offices will interfere with the safety of vessels and/or persons are listed in the enquiries section of this book Fishing using this navigable waterway. gear should not be set in such a way that it is a navigation hazard. No person shall set or use any net, FISHING IN SAFETY long line or crayfish pot within the Ports of Grassy and • Wear and carry appropriate clothing and be Currie unless written permission has been obtained prepared for worse conditions. from the Harbour Master. • Don't mix alcohol and boating and don't have a MARINE FARMS nip to warm yourself up - it has the opposite Marine farms have been approved in a number of effect. areas of the State's coastal waters. The granting of a marine farm licence gives the marine farmer exclusive BOATING occupation rights to that area of water. Marine farms Prepare your boat in the following manner- should be clearly marked at each corner to comply • Ensure that it is seaworthy: gear checked and with the requirements of the local Marine Board and serviced. the Marine Resources Division. From time to time Marine Boards may issue Notices to Mariners • Carry the required safety equipment. advising special restrictions on safe approach • Carry enough fuel to allow for a return in distances to marine farms. In most cases access is changed weather conditions. provided between marine farms and the shore to • Don't Overload. provide shelter and safe passage for small boats. If • Check the boating weather information before boundaries of a marine farm are unclear recreational you set out. fishers should enquire with the marine farmer or with the Marine Resources Division about small boat • Anticipate weather changes: return to port access around the marine farm. BEFORE the conditions become a problem. 43 44 NETTING RADIO COMMUNICATIONS • Lay the net beforehand so that it will run freely. Radio Transceivers must be licensed by Spectrum Flake and stow it in a bin or bag. Management Agency. One ship station licence covers • Make sure the working area in the boat is clear. all marine radio equipment aboard a vessel - but not Move any equipment and cover projections with other radio equipment. Radio operators using VHF or canvas. HF marine transceivers must hold a Restricted Radio • Select the area carefully and avoid navigation Operator's Certificate of Proficiency. channels. • Set the net downwind . For your own security and that of others, do not wilfully misuse the radio equipment. You should only GUIDELINES FOR SAFE DMNG send a distress or urgent message when the situation Be aware of: warrants it. You should cancel such a message if it no • Dangerously low water temperatures; longer applies. • Extremely low visibility in some areas; The nearest official coast station using HF radio is • Cold blustery weather conditions; Melbourne Radio (VIM), which has a constant listening • Strong currents. watch on the frequencies 2182, 4125, 6215 and 8291 These conditions can: kHz. VIM also maintains a watch on the frequencies • Accelerate exhaustion in divers; 12290 and 16420 kHz between the hours of 7am and • Reduce the diver's awareness of the dangers· 7pm. Sydney Radio (VIS) provides a similar service • Impair judgement as to safe practices; ' and can often be very useful in Tasmanian waters. • Lead to death from exposure; Major ports have a 24 hour listening watch on VHF • Greatly increase the incidence of the 'bends'· and channel 16, and some clubs (such as Tasmar Radio and • Lead to disorientation and panic underwate;, the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol) provide a valuable, but not continuous, service on 27.88 MHz, channel 16 SAFETY HINTS VHF, and in some cases, one or more HF frequencies. • Ensure you are medically fit for diving activity; If your vessel or life is in grave and immediate danger, • Check your equipment has been serviced and is switch your radio to an appropriate channel for your fully operational; area and for the time of day and use the following • Monitor weather reports; procedure: • Dive with a companion; • Keep an observer in the boat; MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY, this is ... • Always display a clearly visible dive flag; (your vessel's name and/or call sign spoken • Do not attempt to lift heavy bags of fish (e.g . 3 times). You should then give your position, scallops or abalone) to the surface unaided, or by describe the nature of the distress, the number of inflating your buoyancy vest. Use a buoyed line persons on board, the type of assistance required attached to your catch bag, or a parachute bag; and any other useful information. Listen on the • Keep an accurate note of maximum depth, dive same frequency for a reply. Try other frequencies time and surface intervals; if no reply is received. • Rest and keep warm between dives and NO In the case of an Urgent situation ( such as an injured ALCOHOL; person, disabled vessel etc.) you should use the • Be aware of the presence of other divers· and following procedure: Observe the rules of the waterways f~r "Diver • PANPAN PANPAN PANPAN, this is ... Below" flags. (your vessel's name and/or call sign spoken 3 These diving guidelines have been prepared by the times). You should then give the same Department of Tourism, Sport and Recreation where information as that needed for a distress call and Angling for Safety, Barring all Accidents; and Netting - message (above). Don't be Caught brochures are also available. Vessels venturing offshore should be fitted with HF For more information contact (002) 30 8323. radio equipment, and carry an EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon). 45 46 Brochures and booklets containing useful marine The seastars are in vast numbers in the Derwent River radio communication information are available free of Estuary, and are also found in the D'Entrecasteaux charge from the nearest office of the Spectrum Channel, the Huon River Estuary, Dover, Frederick Management Agency. Henry Bay, Port Arthur, and off Triabunna on the east TASMANIAN AMATEUR SEA FISHERMEN'S coast. ASSOCIATION Specimens discovered outside these areas should be "The Tasmanian Amateur Sea Fishermen's Association reported to the Tasmanian Museum, preferably with Inc. is a body that has been formed, not as a the specimen for correct identification. Pamphlets are fisherman's club, but as a representative voice for available in most marine and environmental recreational sea fishers to protect their interests and organisations for assistance with identification. A cut to assist the Government in the decision-making out leaflet is provided for relevant information. Please process regarding changes in legislation that may return to the zoology Department, Tasmanian affect these people." Museum, 40 Macquarie St, Hobart, 7000. (Mr D. Paton - President TASFA, Ph 002-28 6920) Controlling the spread of Asterias amurensis This organisation incorporates the Cruising Yacht Club of Tasmania, Burnie & Districts Boat Owners Assoc., The bilge or ballast water of marine vessels may Derwent Sailing Squadron Inc., Southern Game unintentionally transport eggs and larvae of the Fishing Club of Tas., West Coast Recreational Assoc., seastar. Unfiltered sea water should not be Tuna Club of Tas., North West Offshore Cruising Club transported from areas where Asterias amurensfa is Inc., Freshwater Anglers Council of Tas., Game present, especially during spawning ( at least from July Fishing Club of Northern Tas., St Helens Game Fishing to November). Club, Australian/Greek Recreational Fishers Assoc. Do not break any arms off these seastars. A. PENALTIES amurensfa can regrow missing arms, and a portion of Penalties for all fisheries offences have been increased the central disc can develop into a new seastar. The and now range from a minimum of $100 up to $500,000 animal must be completely removed from the water to depending on the nature of the offence and whether ensure that it is dead. the offender has committed a similar offence Ships in port should not discard fish carcasses previously. Prison sentences may be applied for overboard as seastars feed on them. The disposal of serious offences. fish waste overboard is illegal in the Port of Hobart. ON THE SPOT F1NES MAY BE GIVEN FOR Cultured scallop and oyster spat should be cleaned MINOR OFFENCES before removal to a new site. Fish farm equipment In addition to this, special penalties apply for crayfish, should also be thoroughly cleaned before transfer. abalone and scallop offences. A special penalty is an Research on the seastar is currently underway at the additional compulsory penalty calculated on the number of fish or size of the catch involved in an CSIRO, University of Tasmania, Tasmanian Museum offence. Any fisheries offence could render any vessel and the Marine Resources Division. and equipment involved subject to seizure. SEASTARS The northern Pacific seastar, Asterias amurensis, is well established in some parts of eastern and south-eastern Tasmania, after being introduced into Tasmanian waters probably by ships' ballast water.. It is a major threat to the marine environment and. possibly to local marine industries. It will consume most marine invertebrate animals and also resort to cannibalism when food is scarce. Asteria.s amurensfa 47 48 FISHING INDUSTRY TRAINING Contaminated Waters - Shellfish should never be The Fishing Industry Training Board of Tasmania collected for consumption from areas likely to be conducts a diverse range of courses. Courses relevant affected by storm water drains, sewerage outfalls or to recreational fishers include GPS plotter and radar, Life raft demonstrations and First aid for divers. septic tank drainage. It is also strongly advisable not Contact the Training Board on (002) 33 6442 for to collect shellfish following very high rainfall as even further details. some remote areas may become temporarily contaminated. Marine Farms are closed after such AUSTRALIAN UNDERWATER FEDERATION rainfall periods so commercially available shellfish The Australian Underwater Federation is the umbrella will always be safe to eat. organisation for all underwater sports, established and supported by individuals, affiliated clubs and State branches. It serves underwater divers through providing a competition framework at all levels, representing member interests to governments and the community and maintaining provision of underwater instruction to World Underwater Federation Standards (CMAS). The postal address of the AUF is PO Box 37, Hobart, Tasmania 7001 and the mobile phone number is 018 136 777. Clubs affiliated with AUF are as follows: Tasmanian Scuba Diving Club, Tasmanian Sub-Aqua club, Tasmanian Underwater Radical Diver Society, TDA Crabs Diving Club, Launceston Sub Aqua, Ocean Divers, University Dive Club, Leven Scuba Club, Tasmanian Underwater Hockey Association, South Arm Dive Club, Northern Scuba Club. SHELLFISH & PUBLIC SAFETY Many Tasmanians enjoy gathering and eating wild oysters, clams and mussels from around our extensive coastline. Whilst this is usually a perfectly safe and extremely pleasant pastime there are several situations where there may be serious health risks A.N.S.A. Schoolfish is a national pro~ram involved. operated by the Australian National Toxic algal blooms - can contaminate the shellfish Sportfishing Association. meat for a short period of time and are limited to the Schoolfish involves students and teachers south east of the State, usually in autumn and early in a computer/points based fishing club. winter months. The Derwent Estuary, Local A.N.S.A. members will assist the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, Huon River, Port Esperance school with setting up the fishing club and and the Southport areas are the areas of most co-ordinating inter-school competitions. concern. Cooperative monitoring programmes Support material covering fish biology and between Govenment and Industry check for toxic scientific information will also be algae in the water and for any toxins in the shellfish forwarded to the school club captains. meat. When toxic blooms occur all commercial shellfish operations cease and public health warnings For further information write to are issued in the media. The general public can obtain P.O. Box 5 North Hobart 7000 up to date information on toxic blooms by calling or Phone either the Tasmanian Shellfish Quality Assistance Nick Crawford on (002)348200 Program, Department of Community and Health a.h. (002)295870 Services (002) 33 3376 or the Marine Farming Branch, DPIF on 33 6528. 49 50 LOCALITY INDEX Leven River 37 AnsonsBay 35 Lisdillon River 37 Arch Rock 12 Little Green Island 23 Arthur River 35 Little Swanport River 37 Bathurst Harbour 38,39 Lune River 37 Battery Point 36,39 Macquarie Harbour 37,38 Binalong Bay 36 Maria Island 11,22,23,41 Blaclanan Bay (near Dunalley) 38,39,40 Mayfield River 37 Black River 35 Mercury Passage 37,38,40,41 Blyth River 35 Meredith Point 12,24,37 Bream Creek 35 Mersey River 37 Brid River 35 Moulting Lagoon 37 Browns River (Kingston Beach) 35 Ninepin Point 11,22,23 Cam River 35 Norfolk Bay 36,38,39,40,41 Carlton River 35 North East River 40 Cape Barron Island 19 North West Bay River 37 Catamaran River 35 Orford 12,24 Clarke Island 19 Partridge Island 22,38,39,40 Coal River 35 Pelican Bay 37 Crayfish Point 12,22,23,36,39 Pieman River 37 Curtis Islands 19 Piersons Point 38,39,40 D'Entrecasteaux Channel 12,22,38,39,40,42,45 Pipeclay Lagoon 37 D'Entrecasteaux River 36 Pittwater 37,41 Dennes Point 22,38,39,40,41 Port Sorell 37,38,40,41 Derwent River 12,22,24,36,38,39,40,41,45 Prosser River 37 Detention River 36 Recherche Bay 38,40 Doctors Creek 36 Rosny Point 36,39 Don River 36 Sawyer River 37 Douglas River 36 Scamander River 37 Dowsing Point 24 Scott Point 22,38,39,40 Droughty Point 39 Sloop Lagoon 37 Eag]ehawk Bay 24 Southport 12,38,40 Eliza Point 12 Stanley 37 Emu River 36 Store Point 24 Esperance River 36 Sulphur Creek 37 F1inders Island 19,23,40 Swan River 37 Forth River 36 Tamar River 37,38,40,41 Four Mile Creek 36 Tinderbox 11,22,23,47 Frederick Henry Bay 36,38,39,40,41 Whale Head 19 Freycinet Peninsula 40 Wild Wave River 19 George ill Rock 12,22,23 Georges Bay 22,36,38,40, Governor Island 11,22,23 Grants Lagoon 36 Great Dog Island 23 Great Oyster Bay 38,40 Great Swanport 36 • Day Boat Hire HentyRiver 36 • Charter Boats Hogan Islands 19 • Skippered Trips Hope Island 12,24 • Sail Training Horsehead Creek 36 • Small Boat Broker HuonRiver 11,36,38,42,45 Inglis River 37 MARINA COMPLEX Kent Islands 19 King Bay 36 KmERING 7155 Labillardiere Peninsula 38,39,40 Phone (002) fi14855l)) AH (002) fi1 4708 Fu (002) fi1 4729 51 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Marine Resources Division of the Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries wishes to thank the following organisations and persons for their support and assistance in the production of this booklet: Australian National Sportfishing Association Australian Underwater Federation CSIRO DPIFStaff Environment & Land Management Immigration & Ethnic Affairs Marine Board of Hobart Marine Division, Tasmania Police Marine Research Laboratory, Dept. of Primary Industry and Fisheries Printing Authority Spectrum Management Agency Sport and Recreation Tasmania Tasmar Radio Tasmanian Amateur Sea Fishermen's Association Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS WHO ADVERTISED IN THIS BOOKLET AND/OR ON FISH RULERS Advantage Tours Anchor Wetsuits Blue Waters Motor Hotel Charlton's Sports Store Hursey Seafood Tasman Highway ORFORD Maynes Marine Ta.mar Marine on the East Coast Tasmanian Boating Holidays • Water Frontage • Beautiful Beaches • Budget Family Accommodation • Family Fishing BBQ your catch • Counter Meals • Beer Garden & Bar • Playground Tennis Courts • Boat Charter for Fishing & Diving • Scuba Tank Air Refills • Visit Maria Island TAB & Sky PHONE (002) 57 1102 FAX (002) 57 1621