Can I keep it?
Queensland tidal waters · size, bag and closed seasons, plus the Moreton Bay green zone check
Other states are on the way. Freshwater (dams and rivers) limits aren't included yet.
1Species
2Length
Crabs and bugs are measured across the shell; the species notes say how.
3Where
Decimal degrees. South is negative.
Quick spots
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- Marine National Park (green)
- Conservation Park (yellow)
- Habitat Protection
- General Use
CHECK
Pick a species to start.
Sources
Rules as published; checked 24 Oct 2026.
- Size and possession limits: Queensland Government, "Size and possession limits in tidal waters", qld.gov.au/…/limits-tidal (last updated 25 Sep 2026; checked 24 Oct 2026). Species not listed there have a general possession limit of 20.
- Closed seasons: Department of Primary Industries, dpi.qld.gov.au/…/tidal/seasons (last updated 25 Sep 2026; checked 24 Oct 2026).
- Zones: Queensland Government spatial data, Moreton Bay Marine Park zones layer (matches the 34 green zones in the Marine Parks (Moreton Bay) Zoning Plan 2019), spatial-gis.information.qld.gov.au/…/MapServer/2; activity rules from parks.qld.gov.au/…/provisions-tables (updated 7 July 2026).
Disclaimer
Fishing Australia. Zone boundaries are indicative and the map is not for navigation. Zones cover Moreton Bay Marine Park only. Other marine parks, designated areas (go slow, no anchoring, grey nurse shark areas) and fisheries closed waters are not yet included. Always check the Qld Fishing 2.0 app or official sources before you keep a fish. Not legal advice.
Bivalves and gastropods (except pipis) are no take in Moreton Bay.
Emergency: 000If someone is hurt or in trouble on the water, call 000.
