Victorian Snapper bonanza backed by compliance blitz

9:18 PM Thu 16 Dec 2010 GMT

Fisheries Victoria officers issued more than 50 fines to recreational anglers on the weekend as part of a wide ranging blitz to enforce snapper bag limits and other regulations. All the indications were that the snapper season was showing great promise, with good quantities of fish between 3-5kg and a good run of smaller fish in the 1-2kg range. Victorian anglers can enjoy this world class snapper fishery due to favourable conditions and sustainable fisheries management. The future of the fishery depends on everyone who targets snapper, whether recreationally or commercially, understanding their rights and responsibilities. Intensive patrols by Fisheries ...

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