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Snapper

Juvenile Snapper

Juvenile Snapper

Female Snapper

Female Snapper

Male Snapper

Male Snapper

Fishing Limits:

  • Recreational Snapper fishing is open in South East Fishing Zone only.

  • The following daily fishing limits apply:

  • Size limit: 38 cm

  • Personal daily bag limit: 2

  • Daily boat limit: 6 (applies when 3 or more people are fishing on board)

  • If you accidentally hook Snapper while fishing for other species, you must carefully return them to the water immediately.

  • We advise using a release weight to release undersized or unintentionally caught Snapper.

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Closures:

  • The West Coast, Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent/Kangaroo Island Fishing Zones are closed to Snapper fishing until 30 June 2026.

  • Catch and release fishing is strictly prohibited in closed areas.

  • You must not transit through a snapper closure area if you have legally caught Snapper on board.

This information is in line with the current rules and regulations set out by The Government of South Australia Department PIRSA as of October 2023. For more up to date information, we advise checking their website.

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