Eastern Blue Groper line fishing prohibition

The line fishing prohibition for Eastern Blue Groper is continuing for a further three years from 1 March 2025 to enable further research and monitoring of the species.

The line fishing prohibition for Eastern Blue Groper (also known as Blue, Red or Brown Groper), is continuing for a further three years from 1 March 2025 to enable further research and monitoring of the species – See Ministerial media release.

Translations of the new Eastern Blue Groper fishing rule changes (Arabic, Korean, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese) (PDF, 2205.79 KB).

New Eastern Blue Groper fishing rule changes

Adult male Eastern Blue Groper

Eastern Blue Groper (brown colour variation)