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 There are a number of areas around Tasmania where restrictions on netting and the use of set lines apply. Generally, the use of nets and set lines is restricted in most rivers and estuaries to protect vulnerable species or sensitive habitats. Make sure that you check for any restrictions in your area before you go fishing. |
Prosser River: upstream from the mouth. |  |
| Mercury Passage: is a Shark Refuge Area and, as such, the taking of shark, skates and rays is prohibited. The use of set lines and mullet nets is also prohibited. The area bounded in the north by a line from Cape Bougainville to Cape Boullanger and in the south by a line from Cape Bernier to Cape Peron, further than 200 m from the shoreline.  Shoreline waters - the area within 200 m of the low water mark.  | |
| Earlham Lagoon: upstream of the mouth of the lagoon. | |
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| Waterfall Bay and Patersons Arch: within 200 m of the low-water-mark of the shore from the main waterfall in Waterfall Bay east to the most southern point of Waterfall Bluff and within 200 m of the lookout on the point west of Patersons Arch. |  |
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| Bream Creek: upstream from the mouth. | |
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| Blackman Bay: upstream from the mouth to Dunalley is a shark refuge. | |
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| Frederick Henry and Norfolk Bay (including Pittwater and Eaglehawk Bay): is a Shark Refuge Area and, as such, the taking of shark, skates and rays is prohibited. The use of set lines and mullet nets is also prohibited. Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay: Further than 200 m from the low-water-mark of Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay or seaward of the prescribed base lines. Frederick Henry Bay and Norfolk Bay shoreline waters: bounded in the south with a line from Cape Contrariety to North West Head and within 200m of the low-water-mark or inshore of the prescribed lines. Eaglehawk Bay: east of a line from Sympathy Point to Heather Point. Carlton River: upstream of a line from the western most part of Carlton Bluff to the Carlton Beach Surf Lifesaving Club building on the opposite shore. Pipe Clay Lagoon: upstream from the mouth.  Pitt Water and Coal River: upstream of a line running eastward from Sandy Point to the western extremity of Tiger Head. |  |
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