Clarence River

Schedule 1 of the Fisheries Management (Estuary General Share Management Plan) Regulation 2006

Area affected

Species of fish that must not be taken

Methods of fishing prohibited

Period

Clarence River - Weekend Netting

The whole of the waters of the Clarence River, together with all its lakes, lagoons, inlets, channels, creeks and tributaries, from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean upstream to its source.

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of the following:
(a)  a garfish net (bullringing),
(b)  a meshing net.

The period from 8am Saturday to 8am the following Monday in each week.

Clarence River - Weekend Netting closure map

Clarence River - Prawn Net (Hauling)

The whole of the waters of the Clarence River together with all its lakes, lagoons, inlets, channels, creeks and tributaries, from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean upward to its source.

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a prawn net (hauling).

All year.

Clarence River - Prawn Net (Hauling) closure map

Clarence River (Lower Reaches) - Set Meshing Net

The whole of the waters of the Clarence River and its tributaries, from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean (excluding the Recreational Fishing Havens and Lake Wooloweyah), upstream to a line drawn across the main arm of the Clarence River from the southern-most extremity of Paddy’s Point south-easterly to the north-western corner of portion 166 at Taloumbi and upstream to a line drawn across the North Arm of the Clarence River from the western bank of the entrance to the Esk River southerly to the north-western corner of portion 151 at Harwood, including the Esk River, Romiaka Channel, Freeburn Island Channel, Yamba Channel, Shallow Channel, Micallo Channel and Oyster Channel, to a line drawn from 153°19.772′E, 29°27.767′S (the southern-most point of the eastern bank of Oyster Channel) north north-west to 153°19.697′E, 29°27.530′S (the immediately opposite bank on Micallo Island just north of the channels to Lake Wooloweyah).

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by either of the following methods known as splashing:
(a)  shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation,
(b)  shooting the net in a ring or semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot.

All year.

Clarence River (Lower Reaches) - Set Meshing Net closure map

Clarence River (Lower Reaches) - Hauling Net (General Purpose)

The whole of the waters of the main channel of the Clarence River from a line drawn between the NSW Maritime Navigation Aid No 097 (located on the downside of the most easterly opening in Middle Wall) then north-westerly across the river to the western extremity of Moriarty’s Wall, upstream to a line drawn from the western bank of Palmer’s Channel to the wharf at the Harwood slipway on the northern side of the main channel of the Clarence River.

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a hauling net (general purpose).

The period from 8am Saturday to 8am the following Monday in each week, other than during the period from April to August (both months inclusive) in each year.

Clarence River (Lower Reaches) - Hauling Net (General Purpose) closure map

Clarence River (North Arm) - Hauling Net (General Purpose)

The whole of the waters of the North Arm of the Clarence River from its junction with the main channel of the Clarence River at Iluka, upstream to the Mororo Bridge.

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a hauling net (general purpose).

The period from 8am Saturday to 8am the following Monday in each week, other than during the period from April to August (both months inclusive) in each year.

Clarence River (North Arm) - Hauling Net (General Purpose) closure map

Clarence River (Yamba Bay and Oyster Channel) - Hauling Net (General Purpose)

The whole of the waters of Yamba Bay, Freeburn Island Channel, Yamba Channel and Oyster Channel (excluding the Recreational Fishing Haven) upstream to a line drawn from 153°19.772′E, 29°27.767′S (the southern most point of the eastern bank of Oyster Channel) north north-west to 153°19.697′E, 29°27.530′S (the immediately opposite bank on Micallo Island just north of the channels to Lake Wooloweyah).

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a hauling net (general purpose).

The period from 8am Saturday to 8am the following Monday in each week, other than during the period from April to August (both months inclusive) in each year.

Clarence River - (Yamba Bay and Oyster Channel) - Hauling Net (General Purpose) closure map

Clarence River (other waters) - Hauling Net (General Purpose)

The whole of the waters of the Clarence  River, other than the following:
(a)  the waters adjacent to Wave Trap Beach located at the western end of the northern breakwall at the entrance to the Clarence     River,
(b)  the waters set out in this Schedule under the heading Clarence River Lower Reaches) - Hauling Net (General Purpose),
(c)  the waters set out in this Schedule under the heading Clarence     River (North Arm) - Hauling Net (General Purpose),
(d)  the waters set out in this Schedule under the heading Clarence River (Yamba Bay and Oyster Channel) - Hauling Net (General Purpose).
Note.  
The use of a hauling net (general purpose) is permitted in the waters described in paragraphs (a)–(d) on weekends during the ‘mullet travelling season’.

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a hauling net (general purpose).

The period from 8am Saturday to 8am the following Monday in each week.

Clarence River (other waters) - Hauling Net (General Purpose) closure map

Clarence River (Crystal Bay) - Nets

The whole of the waters of Crystal Bay, upstream of a line drawn from the centre of the turning circle of Westringa Place to the northern-most point of Witonga Drive.

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a net (other than a landing net).

All year.

Clarence River (Crystal Bay) - Net closure map

Clarence River - Fish Trap

The whole of the waters of the Clarence River, other than the waters bounded by a line drawn from the downstream side of the most easterly opening in Middle Wall across to the western extremity of Moriarty’s Wall, then upstream to a wooden peg marked “FT1” located at the upstream end of the training wall which runs adjacent to Spencer Street boat ramp at Iluka, then westerly to the NSW Maritime Lead beacon number 037 located adjacent to the south eastern extremity of Goodwood Island, then upstream to the NSW Maritime Lead beacon number 041, then in a line south westerly to the north western extremity of Freeburn Island, then downstream along the north eastern side of Freeburn Island and north eastern side of Middle Training Wall to the point of commencement.

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a fish trap.

The period from September in any year to April in the next year (both months inclusive).

Clarence River - Fish Trap

Clarence River (Palmer’s Channel) - Set Meshing Net

The whole of the waters of Palmer’s Channel, from its confluence with the Clarence River upstream to its confluence with Lake     Wooloweyah.

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by either of the following methods known as splashing:
(a)  shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation,
(b)  shooting the net in a ring or semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot.

All year.

Clarence River (Palmers Channel) - Set Meshing Net closure map

Clarence River (Lake Wooloweyah) - Set Meshing Net

The whole of the waters of Lake Wooloweyah.

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by either of the following methods known as splashing:
(a)  shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation,
(b)  shooting the net in a ring or semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot.

The period from September in any year to May in the following year (both months inclusive).

Clarence River (Lake Wooloweyah) - Set Meshing Net closure map

Clarence River - Crab Trap

The whole of the waters of the Clarence River together with all its lakes, lagoons, inlets, channels, creeks and tributaries, upstream of a line drawn across the River from the boat ramp adjacent to the Maclean Court House (the Old Ashby Ferry crossing).

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a crab trap.

All year.

Clarence River - Crab Trap closure map

Clarence River (Broadwater) - Set Meshing Net

The whole of the waters of that that part of the Broadwater north of a line from the post marked “FD1” on the foreshore of Emerald’s Point, generally westerly to the post marked “FD2” located on Neddy’s Point.

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by either of the following methods known as splashing:
(a)  shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation,
(b)  shooting the net in a ring or semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot.

All year.

Clarence River (Broadwater) - Set Meshing Net closure map

Clarence River (Sportsman’s Creek) - Set Meshing Net

The whole of the waters of Sportsman’s Creek from its junction with the Clarence River upstream to the weir above Lawrence.

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by either of the following methods known as splashing:
(a)  shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation,
(b)  shooting the net in a ring or  semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot.

The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive).

Clarence River (Sportsman's Creek) - Set Meshing Net closure map

Clarence River (Sportsman’s Creek) - Nets

The whole of the waters of Sportsman’s Creek, together with its creeks, tributaries and inlets from the weir above Lawrence upstream to its source.

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a net (other than a landing net).

All year.

Clarence River (Sportsman's Creek) - Net closure map

Clarence River (Shark Creek) - Set Meshing Net

The whole of the waters of Shark Creek, upstream from its junction with the South Arm of the Clarence River.

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by either of the following methods known as splashing:
(a)  shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation,
(b)  shooting the net in a ring or semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot.

The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive).

Clarence River (Shark Creek) - Set Meshing Net closure map

Clarence River (Coldstream River) - Set Meshing Net

The whole of the waters of the Coldstream River, upstream of the Tucabia road bridge to its junction with Deep Creek.

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by either of the following methods known as splashing:
(a)  shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation,
(b)  shooting the net in a ring or semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot.

The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive).

Clarence River (Coldstream River) - Set Meshing Net closure map

Clarence River - Eel Trap

The whole of the waters of the Orara River upstream of the Gwydir Highway road bridge, and the main arm of the Clarence River from the powerlines that extend from Carrs Island across the top of Susan Island to the western bank of the River, downstream to a line drawn across the river at the eastern most end (the bottom end) of Elizabeth Island.

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of an eel trap.

All year.

Clarence River - Eel Trap closure map

Clarence River (Upper Reaches) - Set Meshing Net

The whole of the waters of the Clarence River, including the Orara River and all tributaries upstream from the Koolkhan Power Station.

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a meshing net, unless the net is used by either of the following methods known as splashing:
(a)  shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation,
(b)  shooting the net in a ring or semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot.

The period from 15 May to 31 August in each year (both dates inclusive).

Clarence River (Upper Reaches) - Set Meshing Net closure map

Clarence River (Orara River) - Nets

The whole of the waters of the Orara River and the creeks and tributaries feeding into the Orara River, upstream from a line drawn across the Orara River at is junction with Jacky’s Creek (located approximately 11km upstream of the junction of the Orara and Clarence Rivers).

Any species of fish.

Any method involving the use of a net (other than a landing net).

All year.

Clarence River (Orara River) - Net closure map