Western Police are reminding recreational fishers to ensure they are abiding by catch limits after a number of people were caught taking excess fish and undersized/oversized fish in recent weeks.
Two men have been fined after they were caught at Ulverstone on Sunday 11 May with 43 Sand Flathead – more than four times the limit - which had been cut into 85 fillets.
The possession limit for Sand Flathead on state waters in the Northern and Western Fishing Zones of Tasmania is 10 per person.
The men were also found to have a gummy shark onboard which had the dorsal fin and tail removed - in Tasmania, the dorsal and pectoral fins of gummy sharks must remain attached until the shark is landed.
For further information regarding size, bag and possession limits, you can download the Fishing Tas App which also has the reporting of Rock Lobster fishing activities on it. Remember, check your catch in all respects.
Anyone with information regarding illegal fishing is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Fishwatch on 0427 655 557. Information can be provided anonymously
