Luringbream Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Hey all, just wondering if it is legal to place crab pots inside Middle Harbour? And are they edible from there? Thanks in advance.. DAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luringbream Posted December 8, 2006 Author Share Posted December 8, 2006 Need to know for tommorow.. Thanks DAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmoshe Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 (edited) Hi Dan, There is nothing on the Fisheries website to say crabbing is illegal in M.H. I guess as long as you follow the rules, you should be OK. __________________________________________________ Hoop or Lift Net (commonly called Witch's Hat): Crab net * * Not more than 5 nets to be used (or in possession) by any person at any one time. * 1 or 2 hoops per net (no rigid frame between them). * Diameter of hoops should be no greater than 1.25 metres. * Mesh size not less than - 13mm. * Drop (length of net) should be no more than 1 metre. * A tag, at least 80mm x 25mm, clearing showing your name and address (or name and registration number of boat being used) must be attached. * Must be dropped and raised vertically through the water by hand. * Must not be used in ocean waters. * Any rock lobsters or fin-fish (which are subject to a size limit) which are caught must be returned to the water. _____________________________________________________ As for eating them, (personally, I wouldn't risk it) I guess the same caution should be used as bream etc.(ie:Dioxins etc) It's up to you, but one or two eaten now & then should be alright. I just wouldn't make a habit of it. Others may have differing views. Cheers, Pete. Edited December 8, 2006 by MallacootaPete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETTY Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 People always go crabbing in the Parramatta River and I've never heard or read anything about crabbing restrictions in Middle Harbour. So I think it's a green light. Good Luck ETTY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jewel Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Crabbing in the Parra?! Eating the crabs?! Boy you gonna die!!!! (slowly..... and probably grow another appendage while you wait!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen801 Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I eat blue swimmers from MH. No problem. I only eat a few here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giaco Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 mcgill crabs in his dvds in the harbour so its definately not illegal, problem being do you really want to eat them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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