Pushnets

[SandStorm]

Hi guys are small pushnets like the one in my picture illegal here in Queensland? Thanks

[tunaticer]

I don't know about legal now or not but they used to be very commonly used in noosa for the prawns.

Just got this off fisheries rules and regs website:

Scoop or dip netsA scoop or dip net must not exceed 2 m in any dimension, with a handle not longer than 2.5 m and a mesh size of at least 25 mm. A gaff or landing net may be used to secure line-caught fish.

Depends on the size of mesh........

[SandStorm]

I don't know about legal now or not but fisheriessed to be very commonly used in noosa for the prawns.

Just got this off fisheries rules and regs website:

Scoop or dip nets

A scoop or dip net must not exceed 2 m in any dimension, with a handle not longer than 2.5 m and a mesh size of at least 25 mm. A gaff or landing net may be used to secure line-caught fish.

Depends on the size of mesh........



Thanks mate they are a great for prawns thats what I want one for if legal, we used to use them for small shrimps in the UK maybe I need to call up fisheries.25mm mesh will make them useless

[tunaticer]

25mm mesh is fine for the big tiger prawns and big bananas

[SandStorm]

25mm mesh is fine for the big tiger prawns and big bananas

Thanks very much mate, im still hoping somebody else on here might be able to answer

[tunaticer]

https://www.daff.qld.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/rules-regulations/gear-tidal-waters

What more do you need????

[SandStorm]

Thanks Tunaticer, my concern is a Pushnet is not mentionded, a Pushnet isn't a dip or landing net or any other type of net mentioned in the link. The last thing I want to do is pick up a fine

[tunaticer]

I think you will find your pushnet will be deemed the same as a dip or landing net.

[Luc]

Sandstorm, I'd suggest you send the photo to fisheries asking for confirmation.

[SandStorm]

Thanks guys