Black Drummer (Rock Blackfish) (also known as Drummer, Black Drummer, Rock Blackfish, Pig) in New South Wales. Minimum legal size, daily bag limit, possession limit — verified against the NSW DPIRD guide, 2026.
In New South Wales, the minimum legal size for Black Drummer (Rock Blackfish) is 30 cm and the daily bag limit is 10. There is no closed season in NSW.
No closed season
Covers black drummer / rock blackfish: 30 cm minimum legal length, bag 10. Check your ID — blue drummer is release-only in NSW (except a 5-fish limit inside the Lord Howe Island Marine Park) and silver drummer is a separate species. Heavily targeted off coastal rocks; lifejackets are mandatory under the Rock Fishing Safety Act in declared LGAs.
These limits are pulled from the NSW DPIRD Recreational Saltwater Fishing Guide. Last verified June 2026.
Always check the official guide before keeping any fish. Regulations change. New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development updates its guide annually and occasionally mid-year. Fines for over-bag or undersized fish are significant.
You also need a current NSW Recreational Fishing Fee receipt to fish in NSW waters unless exempt. Buy online from Service NSW.
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