Southern Rock Lobster


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Cool-water spiny lobster of southern Australia — SA, VIC, TAS and southern WA. Taken by recreational divers and pot fishers under strict licence, size, season and zone rules in each state. Premier table crustacean — verify rules and tagging before heading out.
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions, so check recent reports before a trip.
One mapped fishing location for southern rock lobster across Australia, covering estuary fishing and offshore and bluewater fishing. Each location below links through to access notes and coordinates.