Spawning squid closure dates
by NRE Tas 11 Sep 2022 20:43 UTC
23 September - 31 October 2022
Spawning squid © DPIPWE Fishing
North Coast
To protect spawning calamari, the squid and calamari fisheries will be closed to recreational and commercial fishing on the north coast from 23 September - 31 October inclusive. The extra week in September adds additional protection while longer term management is progressed.
East Coast
Dates are unchanged for the annual closure on the upper south East Coast including Great Oyster Bay and Mercury Passage, from 15 October - 14 November inclusive.
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