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Recreational fishing
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FROM PROJECT REEF ED
© Great Barrier Reel Marine Park Authority
Concepts
Aim
Fisheries
• To develop skills in interpreting the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Management
regulations on recreational fishing.
Conservation
• To follow the motto "Enough Fish for One Meal" while fishing.
swats
You will need
Catching,
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Boat and outboard motor complete with safety gear
preparing and
cooking fish
• Fishing gear (hand lines, sinkers, hooks, bait)
Using literature
•• Bait net (check if permit required)
• Great Barrier Reef Marine Park zoning information
Attitudes
• Fish identikit or field guide
Fishing ethics
• A licenced boat driver
Self-reliance
• Correct anchoring gear, e.g., reef pick
What to do
1. Discuss how many fish you will need for one meal.
2. Find out about recreational fishing regulations at the reef you are visiting and
read carefully the zoning information.
3. Check weather, tide, boat, gear and equipment.
SAFETY RULES
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Do not go offshore further than 50 metres.
• Do not go out in one boat alone.
• Do not gut fish near snorkelling or swimming areas.
• Do not keep fish that are unsafe to eat or that are the wrong size.
• Do not stay out too long 2 hours must be considered a maximum.
4. In choosing your spot, stay clear of areas prohibited for fishing and stay away
from popular snorkelling areas.
5. Tell someone where you are going and when you will be back. Watch the
tides. Wear suitable clothing.
6. Go out and catch the number of fish you need. (If you catch a fish which is
protected or undersize, return it quickly.)
7. Clean and prepare your fish by gutting and filleting it.
8. Either pan fry or cook in alfoil.
Notes
Readings
Grant, E. M. 1982.
Guide to fishes.
Brisbane: Department of Harbours
and
Marine
(Use waterproof edition)
Russell, B. C. 1983.
Annotated checklist of the coral reef fishes in the Capricorn-
Bunker
Group,
Australia.
Townsville: GBRMPA.
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