Protected and no-take species

Recreational fishing rules

Download the Qld Fishing 2.0 app for the latest rules. You can also use the 'My fishing' feature to record your fishing trips and share your stats and photos.

Protected species

Grey nurse sharks, whales, porpoises, dugongs, turtles, dolphins and crocodiles are protected under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 – these are no-take species in Queensland waters.

No-take species

The following species are no take. If accidentally caught, they must be immediately and carefully returned to the water unharmed.

Queensland also has closed seasons and closed waters in place.