Crabbing is one of Queensland’s most popular forms of fishing, easy and accessible. However, as with any form of fishing, its effects on the environment should be considered. Fisheries Queensland reminds everyone of crab pot rules.
Surface floats must measure 15 centimetres in all dimensions, and must be light-coloured and robust. Crab pot floats must be marked with the owner’s name. All crab apparatus must be attached by rope to a float or fixed object above the high-water mark, with the owner’s name and address indicated on a tag attached to the rope. For more information, check daf.qld.gov.au.
