{"id":14808,"date":"2012-10-30T19:14:51","date_gmt":"2012-10-30T09:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=14808"},"modified":"2024-03-27T14:35:31","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T04:35:31","slug":"angler-fined-2000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2012\/10\/30\/angler-fined-2000\/","title":{"rendered":"Angler Fined $2000"},"content":{"rendered":"

October 30, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

Recreational anglers have been reminded to brush up on their fishing gear rules after a fisher charged by Kingaroy patrol officers was fined $2000.<\/p>\n

The angler appeared in Oakey Magistrates Court recently charged with using almost three times the legal number of set lines.<\/p>\n

Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol field officer Aaron McAdam said anyone fishing in freshwater was urged to check what gear was allowed before heading out.<\/p>\n

“This prosecution should act as a serious reminder to fishers to understand and follow apparatus rules in freshwater,” Mr McAdam said.<\/p>\n

“Kingaroy patrol officers intercepted the fisher during an inspection of a campsite along the banks of the Oakey Creek.<\/p>\n

“The fisher was caught using 17 set lines, which exceeds the legal limit of six per person.”<\/p>\n

Mr McAdam said the restrictions on set lines were important to protect freshwater fish stocks from overfishing and ensure the sustainability of Queensland\u00b4s waterways.<\/p>\n

“QBFP officers regularly patrol remote and less frequented areas to ensure fishers are complying with the rules,” he said.<\/p>\n

“A person must not set a fishing line as a cross-line or use more than six fishing lines or set lines alone or in combination.<\/p>\n

“Anyone using a set line for freshwater fishing must be no more than 200m from the line and have a tag on the set line showing the owner\u00b4s surname and address.<\/p>\n

“It is also recommended that set lines be checked regularly and not left unattended, to allow any undersized or non-targeted fish species to be released safely.<\/p>\n

“Breaching these laws is a serious offence and can attract a maximum fine of $110,000.<\/p>\n

“We encourage people to report unlawful or suspicious fishing activities by calling the Fishwatch Hotline on 1800-017-116.”<\/p>\n

For more information on Queensland\u00b4s recreational fishing rules visit the Fisheries Queensland website<\/strong><\/a> or phone 13-25-23.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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