FISHING NEWS
28 | fishingworld.com.au | February 2015THE Victorian and NSW Governments have
agreed to common Murray cod
size limits in the interests of recreational fishers.
This season, a recreational slot limit of 55-75cm
will apply to all Murray cod caught in Victorian
and NSW waters. NSW Minister for Primary
Industries Katrina Hodgkinson and (previous)
Victorian Minister for Agriculture and Food
Security Peter Walsh agreed it was necessary to
have consistent size limits. This consistent
approach between the states will reduce any
potential for confusion among recreational
anglers along the border region and will improve
compliance outcomes to protect this important
native species. Ms Hodgkinson said these
changes will improve the sustainability of
Murray cod fisheries and improve long-term
fishing opportunities for recreational anglers.“In
NSW, existing bag limits remain for Murraycod, and those lucky enough to catch one outside
of the new size limits need to remember that
these fish are catch and release only,” Ms
Hodgkinson said. Mr Walsh said it was
important for anglers to note that Victoria would
still be adopting a daily limit of one Murray cod
in rivers. “The Victorian slot limit and reduced
bag limit in rivers will be reviewed once the
results of Murray cod population monitoring in
both states are reviewed,” Mr Walsh said.States come
together on
cod rules
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