NSW Department of Primary Industries

Ocean trap & line fishery closures

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The Ocean Trap & Line Share Management Plan and Supporting Plan now give effect to some fishing closures that were previously notified under section 8 of the Fisheries Management Act 1994 and, contain provisions relating to the types of fishing gear that may be used in the fishery. Some fishing closures remain as section 8 notifications.

Fishers are advised to familiarise themselves with the relevant fisheries legislation and be aware that other restrictions on fishing operations may apply in Marine Protected Areas.

General closures

Title
Abalone - Prohibition on the taking of fish using abalone viscera as bait
Fisheries Management- Sharks taken in the Ocean Trap and Line Fishery Fishing Closure Notification 2022 (PDF, 269.7 KB)
Fisheries Management - Sharks taken in the Ocean Trap and Line Fishery Possession Limit Order 2022 (PDF, 250.3 KB)
Information paper summarising OTL shark arrangements and changes 2022 (PDF, 179.9 KB)
Dogfish Fishing Closure & Catch Limits for Certain Dogfishes
Fisheries Management (Dogfish Possession Limit) Order 2023.pdf (PDF, 294.2 KB)
Gemfish Closure
Mulloway Closure
Ocean Trap and Line Fishery Export Approval North and South Solitary Islands, Fish Rock, Green Island and Magic Point (PDF, 1.3 MB)
Section 8 Notification - Fishing Closure - OG1 Offshore Commercial Fishing - April 2019 (PDF, 117.8 KB)
Trip Limits for the Southern Fish Trawl Restricted Fishery, the Ocean Trawl Fishery and the Ocean Trap & Line Fishery

Location closures

Title
Restrictions on areas of operation
Cook Island Closure (PDF, 778.2 KB)
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