FISHING REGULATION

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

Species: barramundi
Common Names: Barra

Size Limits:
  Minimum: 58.0 cm (22.8 inches)
  Maximum: 120.0 cm (47.2 inches)
  Slot Limit: False

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

Season:
  Open Dates: 02-01
02-01
  Close Dates: 10-31
10-06
  Closed All Year: False

Notes: Strict slot 58–120 cm. CLOSED SEASONS DIFFER BY REGION: QLD east coast freshwater closes Nov 1 – Jan 31; QLD Gulf of Carpentaria freshwater closes Oct 7 – Jan 31. NT has per-river bags (Mary 3, Daly 3) — not a flat 5/day. Always verify with QLD DAF or NT Fisheries before fishing — regulations are zone-specific.

Source: https://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/business-priorities/fisheries/closures/fresh/seasons
Last Verified: 2026-04-29