This is a reminder to recreational fishers to continue doing their bit to help our mighty Mulloway by;
- Adhering to the minimum size limit for Mulloway of 70cm, with a recreational daily bag limit of 1.
- Using lures or using circle hooks when using bait to reduce the risk of injuries caused by deep-hooking (www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/fishing-skills/catch-and-release/circle-hooks-benefits-and-tips)
- Not attempting to remove any deeply set hooks (the line should be cut as close as possible to the mouth and the fish swiftly released)
- Avoiding aggregations of juvenile fish wherever possible, particularly if they are located in deeper water where they may experience barotrauma symptoms
- Being aware of techniques to minimise barotrauma impacts (release fish quickly and use a release weight if necessary)
- Applying good handling practices to maximise post release survival
For tips on maximising fish survival, including reducing barotrauma impacts go to the DPI website here.
