Hey Tony, It is only HERE-SAY that Trout larger than 80cm were shot. Andrew, who was actually on the trip, said that they were not and I believe him rather than second or third hand gossip .. hence nothing illegal. Also different rules apply to the Coral Sea which is where this charter fished. I think that the size limits on Blue Spot Trout only applies to the GBR Marine Park which doesn't yet take in the Coral Sea reefs... that might all be changing soon as we all know.