Illegal fishing gear

Fishing gear is deemed illegal in South Australia if it:

If you use any items that are not compliant, they may be seized and forfeited.

Prohibited items

Use of the below devices is strictly prohibited:

  • bait or cast nets
  • crab traps
  • drum nets
  • fish traps
  • gill nets
  • opera house nets or yabby pots
  • set lines or springers.

Report illegal gear

Report suspicious or illegal fishing activity, including use of prohibited gear via:

Page last reviewed: 12 Feb 2025

 


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