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National Recreational & Indigenous Fishing Survey - glen - 22-11-2003
Hi everyone,
I recently had a look through the National Recreational & Indigenous Fishing Survey 2003. It has some useful information in relation to squid and cuttlefish catches by recreational fishers. I have extracted the relevant parts below. The full report can be located at [url="http://www.affa.gov.au/recfishsurvey"]www.affa.gov.au/recfishsurvey[/url]
Squid/cuttlefish
Nationally, recreational fishers harvested about 1.7 million squid, the majority (61%) of which were taken in South Australia (primarily southern calamary Sepioteuthis australis). Significant catches were also taken in Western Australia (13%), Victoria (12%) and New South Wales (9%) while moderate harvest levels were taken in Queensland (4%) and Tasmania (3%).
Line fishing (mainly lures or jigs) was by far the main capture method (98% of numbers), with nets and spears accounting for most of the balance. Almost two thirds of the harvest was taken whilst boat fishing. Squid/cuttlefish were primarily caught in coastal waters (77%) and to a lesser extent in estuaries (16%) and offshore waters (7%).
Table 5.4. Estimated annual harvest (numbers) taken by Australian recreational fishers, aged 5 or older, for key species by State and Territory fished.
Species/ species group - Squid / cuttlefish
NSW 154,627
VIC 199,202
QLD 61,255
SA 1,047,904
WA 216,850
TAS 44,438
NT 264
ACT 0
Total 1,724,540
Table 5.5. Estimated annual harvest (numbers) taken by Australian recreational fishers, aged 5 or older, for key species by water body type.
Species/ species group - Squid / cuttlefish
Offshore 113,010
Coastal 1,331,220
Estuary 280,309
Total 1,724,540
Table 5.6. Estimated annual harvest (numbers) taken by Australian recreational fishers, aged 5 or older, for key species by method. Boat-based proportion of the total harvest is indicated.
Species/species group - Squid / cuttlefish
Line 1,689,148
Pots/traps 4,428
Nets 13,666
Dive 9,493
Other 7,805
Total 1,724,540
% boat caught 65.1
Table 5.7. Estimated annual harvest and released/discarded catch (numbers) taken by Australian recreational fishers, aged 5 or older, for selected species. Released proportion of the catch is indicated.
Species/ species group - Squid / cuttlefish
Harvest 1,724,540
Released/discarded 67,536
Total catch 1,792,076
% released 3.8
Table 5.8. Estimated annual harvest (kilograms) taken by Australian recreational fishers, aged 5 or older, for selected species by State or Territory fished.
Species/species group Squid/cuttlefish
NSW 65,716
VIC 89,641
QLD 26,033
SA 423,353
WA 76,331
TAS 26,663
NT -
ACT -
Total 707,737
Appendix 5.15. Estimated mean weights (kg) for key recreational species in Australia by State or Territory. A limited empirical data, ââ¬Ëbest-guessââ¬â¢ estimate; B estimate based on commercial catch data.
Species - Squid/cuttlefish
NSW 0.425
VIC 0.450
QLD A 0.425
SA A 0.404
WA 0.352
TAS 0.600
NT -
ACT -
National Recreational & Indigenous Fishing Survey - Jazman - 23-11-2003
This is quite interesting. I had no idea those Sth Aussies catch so many squid compared to Victorians. Does anyone know whether this is because there are more squid in SA, or more squid fishers? Maybe someone from SA could comment on this (Mr Willy?)
Cheers
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National Recreational & Indigenous Fishing Survey - ozdevil - 23-11-2003
Gday Jazman
I dont exactly know why but a lot of anglers here in South Australia love to catch squid for there eating capabilities and becuase it also make good bait for other species
As every part of a squid is basicly used for purpose and is not actually wasted
the tenticles of squid can be used for kg whiting the head of the squid can be used for snapper and crab bait and few other species
mind you south australia does have bag limits per angler of squid i cant think of hand as i havent been squid fishing for over a year or so now
anyway cheers
ozdevil
National Recreational & Indigenous Fishing Survey - glen - 24-11-2003
The bag limits are listed here:
[url="http://www.squidfish.net/squidfaq.shtml#bag"]http://www.squidfish.net/squidfaq.shtml#bag[/url]
I hope this info is still accurate. I put it together some time ago.
Regards, Glen
National Recreational & Indigenous Fishing Survey - Jazman - 24-11-2003
Cheers ozdevil, I didn't know you guys in SA were so keen on squid......good to hear. I agree, compared to other fish, there is virtually no wastage from squid. Also, love the little guy in the boat at the bottom of your post...awesome!
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