Just a friendly reminder to everyone that as of midday today Barramundi are off limits. The closure remains in place until midday February 1st 2011. Not only is it illegal to keep a Barramundi during this time, it is also prohibited to deliberately target fish for catch and release purposes. This is because the stress of capture may prevent a fish from spawning. If a fish is accidentally caught it should be handled carefully and release as soon as possible, preferably without even removing the fish from the water. Different regulations apply throughout the Gulf of Carpentaria, check out the DPI&F website for specific details.
