Marking of Devices

All permitted devices (other than those designed to be held in the hand, for example rod and line or handlines) which are left unattended must be marked with a tag and, in some cases, a buoy.

Tags

All registered devices must be marked with a tag showing the registered owner’s name and registration number.

Devices designed to be held in the hand, or drop nets and yabbie pots set from the shore do not need a tag if the person responsible is in attendance. This means that the person responsible for the device is no more than 50 metres away from any part of it at all times.

If a permitted device is left unattended at any time it must be marked with a tag showing the name and address of the owner of the device.

Tags must:
  • show the name and address of the owner of the device
  • be made of a material that is durable in water
  • be 10 cm x 5 cm in size.

A buoy with a name and address correctly inscribed is considered to be a tag.

Buoys

Many devices must be marked with buoys.

Buoys must:
  • be durable
  • have a volume not less than

    • four litres (20 cm diameter) if used in marine water

    • two litres (15 to 20 cm diameter) if used in the waters of the River Murray and the Lakes and Coorong
  • be of the correct colour (as stated for a particular permitted device and particular waters).