FISHING REGULATION

Country: AU
Jurisdiction: Australia
Authority: Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) — Commonwealth waters

Species: spanish-mackerel
Common Names: Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel
Spaniard

Size Limits:
  Minimum: 75.0 cm (29.5 inches)
  Maximum:  cm ( inches)
  Slot Limit: False

Bag Limits:
  Daily: 1 fish
  Possession:  fish
  Annual:  fish

Season:
  Open Dates: 
  Close Dates: 
  Closed All Year: False

Notes: QLD east coast stock currently overfished — 1 per person per day, 75 cm minimum. Strict reporting requirements for charter operators.

Source: https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/business-priorities/fisheries/recreational/rules-by-species
Last Verified: 2026-04-29