Spanish Mackerel southern closures

Spanish Mackerel southern closures © Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

A reminder that there are two southern Spanish mackerel closures at this time of year. The first is from 1-21 February (inclusive), and the second is from 1-21 March (inclusive).

The closure applies to east coast waters south of latitude 22°S (located slightly north of Stanage Bay, between Mackay and Yeppoon - highlighted in red on the map).

More information on the rule changes and the Sustainable Fisheries Strategy can be found on the website.