Marmion Marine Park management Plan - Department of ...

Recreational fishing is controlled under the recreation fishing regulations of the Fisheries Act.Current bag limits which apply generally, also apply within the Park. As research and monitoringproceeds it may become apparent that the current bag limits need revision if the recreational fisheryis to be maintained at present levels. Recreational fishing in high-use areas, where there are a numberof competing and conflicting uses, may require restrictions to minimise conflicts.Actions1. Regulate recreational fishing in the Park according to the fishing regulationsproclaimed under the Fisheries Act, in consultation with CALM. Advise the publicthrough appropriate means.2. Ensure monitoring of fish populations is undertaken to ensure sustainable use.Liaise with the Fisheries Department.3. Seek proclaimation of fishing regulations, if necessary, to provide protection to anyspecies of fish shown to be in need of special protection.4. Seek proclaimation of bag limits specifically for the Park, as necessary.5. Prohibit recreational fishing in Sanctuary Zones.6. Allow recreational fishing in the Park using hand held rods, lines with no morethan three hooks attached (a flight of ganged hooks counts as one hook), rocklobster pots and drop nets for crabs. Prohibit the use of traps, set-lines or nets andspearfishing using compressed air.7. Prohibit use of gidgees, hawaiian slings, spearguns or any form of spear, definedunder the Fisheries Act, within 1 800m of the shore and in Sanctuary Zones.Prohibit competition spearfishing in the Park.8. Prohibit fish aggregating devices (FADS) in the Park.9. Allow for charter boat operations providing services for recreational fishing bypermit, issued by CALM under standard concession arrangements.38