Fisher loses boat, fined over illegal crab haul

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A fisher has had to forfeit their boat, motor and trailer and copped a $4,500 fine after being caught with a haul of illegal mud crabs.

Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol Officers conducting an early morning patrol of the Coomera River intercepted a vessel with two people on board.

They had 60 crabs in their possession, 29 were female mud crabs and a further 11 crabs were undersized.

Be a responsible crabber, make sure you know the size and possession limits.