A 32-year-old Mount Gambier man has been fined and banned from fishing after attempting to sell recreationally caught Southern Rock Lobster on Facebook.
The Mt Gambier gentleman received a fine of $3,035.60 and was ordered to pay prosecution and other costs of $1,958 after the matter was heard in court recently.
He was also banned from being in possession of rock lobster or rock lobster-related equipment, such as fishing gear, for 3 years.
Department of Primary Industries and Regions Fisheries Officers became aware of the illegal sales after the person posted pictures of 5 rock lobster for sale on social media, in December 2021.
The individual’s house was searched, and 11 rock lobster were located, some of which did not have their middle tail fan clipped.
The rock lobster and several other items relating to the offending were seized by fisheries officers and later forfeited by the court.
If you know of anyone who is illegally selling rock lobster, contact Fishwatch on 1800 065 522.
Callers can speak to a Fisheries Officer and can choose to remain anonymous. Alternatively, reports of illegal fishing activity can be made through the SA Recreational Fishing Guide app.
Fishers can learn more about fishing rules in South Australia, or keep up with the latest information by downloading the SA Recreational Fishing Guide app.