What is the legal size for mulloway in NSW?
70 cm
Finfish bag and size limits
| Species | Size limits or legal length (cm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mulloway | Mulloway | 70 cm |
| Pearl Perch | Pearl Perch | 30 cm |
| Eastern Red Scorpionfish (Red Rock Cod) | Eastern Red Scorpionfish (Red Rock Cod) | – |
| Rock Blackfish (Black Drummer) | Rock Blackfish (Black Drummer) | 30 cm |
What time of year is best for mulloway?
The best fishing times are at dusk and dawn especially with a rising tide. Mulloway, once caught, will typically make two runs and it is best to let them run on their first and bring them in on their second run. Be careful when gaffing and handling this fish, taking care to always support the body.
What is the best bait to catch mulloway?
mullet
The most successful bait for mulloway are small live fish such as mullet. These fish need to be caught before hand and care must be taken to keep them alive with an aerator and regular changes of water. If using a dead bait it must be as fresh as possible.
Can you keep Mulloway?
The recreational bag limit for Mulloway is now one fish per person. No by-catch allowance is permitted in the commercial Estuary General Fishery – all sectors now operate under a minimum size limit of 70cm.
Can you catch mulloway in winter?
The best spots to try for a mulloway are the deep water off the bottom of North Straddie and the hole in Cobby Passage. Winter is bream time when fishing around Jumpinpin, and that will be the focus of most anglers this month.
Can you catch mulloway during the day?
Mulloway respond well to lure and fly in estuaries during daylight hours, however night time takes preference when targeting them with baits.
What is the biggest mulloway caught in Australia?
Bill Papa’s huge mulloway weighed over 65lb and was caught off the far west coast of South Australia, near Yalata.
Should you bleed Australian salmon?
Bleeding salmon you intend to keep is vital. The quickest and most effective way of doing this is by cutting through the tissue beneath the gills then, if possible, keeping the fish upside down in a vertical position to let the blood drain out.