Hoop net

Description

Hoop nets are made of 1 hoop holding a cone-shaped net bag.

Hoop nets are not the same as drop nets.

You do not need to register hoop nets but you must buoy and tag nets correctly.

Specifications

Maximum hoop diameter: 107 cm

Maximum depth of net bag: 92 cm

Maximum numbers permitted

Marine fish and inland waters

• up to 10 hoop nets if no other fishing device is being used
• up to 3 hoop nets if other fishing gear is being used (e.g. fishing rod/handline).

Rules apply to use with other fishing gear.

Fishing for rock lobster

• up to 3 hoop nets if no other fishing gear is being used.

Marking

Drop nets have different marking requirements depending on where you are fishing.

Marine waters

• 1 white buoy, 4 litres in volume
• 1 tag with name and address of the owner if left unattended

Inland waters

• 1 white buoy, 2 litres in volume
• 1 tag with name and address of the owner if left unattended

Learn more about tag and buoy specifications.

Restrictions

Restrictions exist at the Port MacDonnell Breakwater closure.

Rules apply for use with other fishing gear.