Queensland Government
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

3 October 2013

Barra off limits

Fishers are being reminded that barramundi will be off limits in the Gulf of Carpentaria from noon 7 October 2013 until noon 1 February 2014.

Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district officer Owen Witt said the closure was in place to protect barramundi stock during their vulnerable spawning season.

"Barramundi typically aggregate in one area to spawn, making them more vulnerable to predators and fishing pressure,” he said.

“Closed seasons allow stocks to replenish to ensure there are healthy fish stores for current and future generations of Queensland anglers,” he said.

A barramundi closure will also apply in East Coast waters from midday 1 November 2013 to midday 1 February 2014.

For more information on closed seasons for fishing in Queensland, visit www.fisheries.qld.gov.au or call 13 25 23.

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Media: Jodana Anglesey 3087 8601