Fisheries (Spider crab) notice 2026

The objective of this Notice is to set a reduced recreational catch and possession limit for spider crabs across Victorian waters.

Published:
12 June 2026
Published by:
Victorian Fisheries Authority

  1. Title

    This Notice may be cited as the Fisheries (Spider Crab) Notice 2026.

  2. Objective

    The objective of this Notice is to set a reduced recreational catch and possession limit for spider crabs across Victorian waters.

  3. Authorising provision

    This Notice is made under section 152 of the Act. Commencement This Notice comes into operation on 10 June 2026.

  4. Definitions

    In this Notice ‘spider crab’ means spider crabs from the family Majidae;

    ‘the Act’ means the Fisheries Act 1995.

  5. Catch and possession limit

    A person must not take from or possess in, on or next to any Victorian waters more than 15 spider crabs on any one day. Penalty: 20 penalty units

  6. Revocation

    Unless sooner revoked, this Notice will be revoked on 10 June 2027.

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