Anglers may not require a license to fish recreationally in Queensland (except if fishing in some stocked impoundments), but they will be fined if caught fishing in the coral reefs during spawning periods.
The new regulations will make it illegal to catch coral trout, cods, gropers, red emperors and parrot fish over three nine-day periods during October, November and December during the spawning season. Violators will be fined up to $75,000!
The Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries says these new regulations are intended to help preserve fishing for future generations.
For more information about fishing in Queensland, click here.
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