Coral fin fish off limits until November 30
CORAL reef fin fish will be off limits from this Saturday November 26; the second of two annual closures that protect these fish during spawning season.
Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district officer Tony Loader said the closure would start immediately after midnight at the beginning of November 26 and end immediately before midnight at the end of November 30.
"The coral reef fin fish closure dates are based on moon phases, which is when coral trout and many other reef species aggregate to spawn,” Mr Loader said.
"October and November have been found to be the most effective months for closures to protect coral reef fin fish.
"The closure only applies to coral reef fin fish, so people will still be able to enjoy fishing for a wide range of other fish during the closure.
"The closure period is vital to allowing stocks to replenish to ensure there are healthy fish stocks for current and future generations of Queensland fishers.”
The closure dates change slightly each year depending on the new moon phases.
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