After a complaint from a Bundaberg fisher, QBFP deployed cameras into a local river system in order to identify mud crab interference. A few days later the same fisher that complained was observed interfering with the QBFP apparatus and was fined $1261. It is an offence to interfere with another person’s fishing gear and can incur heavy penalties. You can report derelict crab pots or illegal activity to Fishwatch on 1800 017 116 (toll free within Queensland) or using this form: https://goo.gl/DE

New fisheries regulations commenced 1 September 2019 to ensure we have fish for the future. Mud crabs have a recreational possession limit of 7 crabs (or 14 crabs per boat). Female mud crabs are still a no-take species. Read up on the new rules before your next fishing trip at https://bit.ly/2IOorg8 | Fisheries Queensland