FISHING REGULATION

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

Species: snapper-australasian
Common Names: Snapper AU
Australasian Snapper
Pink Snapper
Schnapper

Size Limits:
  Minimum: 30.0 cm (11.8 inches)
  Maximum:  cm ( inches)
  Slot Limit: False

Bag Limits:
  Daily: 5 fish
  Possession:  fish
  Annual:  fish

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

Notes: Limit + min size vary by state. NSW: 5/day, 30 cm min. VIC: 3/day, 28 cm min. QLD: closed seasonally Apr 15 – May 31 in some zones. Always check the state authority before fishing.

Source: https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/fisheries/saltwater-bag-and-size-limits
Last Verified: 2026-04-29