Snapper
| Pagrus auratus |
Marine |
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| Minimum legal length: |
38 cm measured from tip of snout to tip of tail
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| In the waters of Gulf St Vincent, Investigator Strait, Backstairs Passage |
| Small snapper, 38 cm to 60 cm in length |
| Personal daily bag limit: |
5 |
| Daily boat limit: |
15 |
Large snapper, over 60 cm in length |
| Personal daily bag limit: |
2 |
| Daily boat limit: |
6 |
| In all other South Australian waters |
| Small snapper, 38 cm to 60 cm in length |
| Personal daily bag limit: |
10 |
| Daily boat limit: |
30 |
Large snapper, over 60 cm in length |
| Personal daily bag limit: |
2 |
| Daily boat limit: |
6 |
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| Closure: |
It is unlawful to take snapper from any South Australian waters from 12 midday 1 November to 12 midday 30 November.
During this period, any snapper caught accidentally must be returned to the water immediately. Heavy fines apply if you do not release the snapper back to the water.
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