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Permitted fishing gear
Cockle net

Page Updated: 22 Mar 2022

Permitted fishing gear

Bait fork or spade
Bait pump
Bow & arrow
Cockle net
Crab rake
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Hand fish spear, spear gun & powerheads
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Cockle net

Cockle net

Description

Cockle nets are hand-held devices used for taking Pipis (Goolwa Cockles).

They consist of a mesh net or mesh bag attached to a pole.

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Acknowledgement

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions cares for the Country and communities of South Australia. We ensure the land, sea, water and sky are healthy for future generations and strive to better understand their spiritual and cultural significance for Aboriginal people across the state. In the spirit of reconciliation, our commitment is to build progressive and trusting relationships to share knowledge and learn from each other. We recognise and own a difficult past, and together we will walk forward. We acknowledge the many Aboriginal people of this Country as the oldest continuous living culture in the world.

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