2 fish = 2 pink snapper (but no other demersal fish). For example, demersal finfish in the West Coast Bioregion has a total mixed bag limit of two fish: 2 fish = 1 baldchin groper + 1 pink snapper; OR; 2 fish = 2 pink snapper (but no other demersal fish). All rights reserved. Within the mixed daily bag limit, you cannot exceed the stated individual species daily bag limit. These frequently asked questions provide more information on the Shark Bay pink snapper rule changes. The information and advice provided by the Department of Fisheries website is made in good faith and is from sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of release onto the website. Changes in circumstances after a document is placed on the website may affect the accuracy of the information. To check if your catch is of a legal size, measure finfish from the point of the snout to the tip of the tail. 5 fish = 3 red-throat emperor (species has an individual species bag limit of 3) and 2 spangled emperor. Full disclaimer details are available at www.fish.wa.gov.au. © All contents copyright Government of Western Australia. For example, demersal finfish in the West Coast Bioregion have a total mixed daily bag limit of two fish. For these pieces to be excluded from the possession limit they must be entirely removed from the fillet. In the Management Zone, any person will only be able to have in their possession a maximum of 5 kg of fillets of fish or one day’s bag limit of whole fish or fish trunks. Pick up your free fish ruler sticker from Department of Fisheries offices or participating retail stores. © This work is copyright. A finfish possession limit is the maximum quantity of finfish – either whole or in pieces – that a person may have in their control/ownership. When fishing with the use of a powered vessel, a Recreational Fishing from Boat Licence is required. We manage recreational fishing through a combination of measures including size and daily bag limits. The information and advice provided by the Department of Fisheries website is made in good faith and is from sources believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of release onto the website. Changes in circumstances after a document is placed on the website may affect the accuracy of the information. You can search for recreational fishing rules on the rules website by species and location. We manage recreational fishing through a combination of measures including size and daily bag limits.. Minimum size 500 mm. 2 fish = 2 pink snapper (but no other demersal fish). As a result, the Shark Bay pink snapper recreational fishing rules​ have been reviewed and modified with the 70 centimetre maximum size limit being dropped in early 2016 giving more fishers the opportunity the chance to take a ‘trophy pinkie’. In the management zone, any person will only be able to have in their possession a maximum of 5 kg of fillets of fish or one day’s bag limit of whole fish or fish trunks. You may display, print or reproduce this material only in an unaltered format for your personal or non-commercial use, or for use within your organisation. Fish with a minimum size limit can be carried at sea and landed: Fish without a size limit can be carried at sea and landed: These rules also apply if you are returning from an island. © All contents copyright Government of Western Australia. For example, you may only take a maximum of one coral trout per day. ABN: 18 951 343 745. Note: Within the mixed daily bag limit you cannot exceed the stated individual species limit. Recreationally caught fish cannot be transported unaccompanied using a commercial courier. On day trips in powered boats, there must be two or more Recreational Fishing from Boat Licence (RFBL) holders on board to take a boat limit. 2 fish = 1 baldchin groper + 1 blue morwong. There is a separate annual pink snapper fishing closure in Cockburn and Warnbro sounds. 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