You cannot apply for a fishing license or a fishing license without providing this information. You are responsible for understanding the regulations and restrictions that may affect open fisheries. Snapper`s scientific name is Pagrus auratus. The legal size and catch restrictions are snapper – maximum 3 fish can be 40 cm or more and juvenile snapper (pinky) – minimum size: 28 cm. However, a valuable snapper can gain more than 10 kilos. In Victoria, annual snapper takes place from October to February. They are often best oriented towards dawn/dusk. We collect personal information required by the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) to issue fishing licences and fishing cards. The Fisheries Regulations, 2019 allow VFA to issue fishing licences. For sport fishing in Victorian waters, you need a fishing license. Offences and penalties related to recreational fishing are outlined in the Fisheries Act, 1995. Most species can be fished and there are size and catch restrictions.
Check out the Victorian recreational fishing guide to see what can`t be caught in Victorian waters, or download the recreational fishing app. We will pass on your details to the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) in order to obtain your fishing licence or fishing licence. We will not use your data for any other purpose, unless permitted by law. You can contact us or VFA (external link) (external link) if you wish to access your personal data. Learn more about how we use your information. There are many ready-made combinations of snapper fishing rods on the market. These are usually 7 feet 6 long with a capacity of 5 to 8 kilos. There is a wide range of coils to choose from, but normally you would opt for a roll between 3000 and 5000.
Either a standard egg beater roll or a bait runner that allows the snapper to run freely with bait before hitting. Often you wrap your reel with a braid or monofilament string between 12 and 25 pounds with a heavier guide. With advances in technology, we are seeing lighter snapper fishing equipment becoming more common. When fishing for snapper bait, the ideal setup is a rod of 3-5 or 4-6 kilos with a reel injury of 3000 large reels with a braid of 12 pounds. Quite disappointing application. It could be done so much better. I was really hoping to see detailed fish identification, that is, it should include fish identification for dark flatheads, which have a different size limit than other types of flat heads. A really simple app that could be so much better. The official app of the Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide of Fisheries Victoria (Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources, Victoria) has all the information you need to fish, Victoria.It describes size and pocket restrictions, closed seasons and equipment restrictions. Other features include a direct link to purchase your fishing license online, a driver`s license point of sale locator, a connection to the 13FISH illegal fishing reporting hotline, and a border locator for marine parks/protected areas. This feature uses the device`s internal GPS to help anglers determine if they are in or approaching a marine park or protected area.
Eating contaminated shellfish can be life-threatening. Closures change frequently throughout the year. It is illegal to harvest shellfish in closed or contaminated areas. Individuals wishing to participate in recreational fishing in Victoria must obtain a licence unless they are under 18 years of age or over 70 years of age. You may also be exempted from obtaining a licence if you hold one: junior and senior fishing licences are optional. You don`t need to get one to go fishing. If you are under 18, you can apply for the Junior Fisher Card. If you are 70 years of age or older, you can apply for the Senior Fisher card. If you are between the ages of 18 and 70, you will need to purchase a fishing licence for sport fishing in Victorian waters. As in other Australian states, restrictions apply on the number of fish/marine life, minimum size and equipment you are allowed to use. Restrictions vary between different types, it is your responsibility to be aware of the regulations in force.
Before you head out on your fishing holiday, check Victorian fishing for specific size and pocket restrictions. No. This licence is only valid for fishing in Victorian waters. Fishing cards are plastic cards. There is no digital map. We highly recommend reading our detailed guide to catching snapper in Port Phillip Bay. The first task is to find snappers. What you can do by using your sonar to mark fish or anchor them in a familiar place.
If you manage to find an aggressive mood snapper school, they take almost all the bait. Our best bait recommendations are pilchard, silver whiting, octopus, scade, stray fish, raw chicken and mackerel.