NSW · REGULATIONS · JUNE 2026

Mulloway NSW legal size & bag limits.

Mulloway (also known as Jewfish, Jew, Silver King) 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 Mulloway is 70 cm and the daily bag limit is 1. There is no closed season in NSW.

The numbers

Minimum size
70cm
Daily bag
1
Possession
1
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Closed season

No closed season

Why these rules exist

Daily bag limit was cut from 2 to 1 fish per person (2018), and a boat limit of 2 mulloway per boat per day applies when 2 or more anglers are aboard (3 for charter boats, from 2023). Slow-growing — females are not sexually mature until about 70 cm, the minimum legal length.

Source & verification

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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Common questions

What is the minimum legal size for Mulloway in NSW?
In New South Wales, the minimum legal size for Mulloway (also known as Jewfish, Jew, Silver King) is 70 cm. Verified against the NSW DPIRD Recreational Saltwater Fishing Guide (June 2026).
What is the bag limit for Mulloway in NSW?
In New South Wales, the daily bag limit for Mulloway is 1. Verified against the NSW DPIRD Recreational Saltwater Fishing Guide (June 2026).
Is there a closed season for Mulloway in NSW?
No — there is no closed season for Mulloway in New South Wales. You can fish for it year-round, subject to the size and bag limits. Verified against the NSW DPIRD guide (June 2026).
Do you need a fishing licence to fish in New South Wales?
You also need a current NSW Recreational Fishing Fee receipt to fish in NSW waters unless exempt.
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Olli-Mikael Vaittinen

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