NSW · REGULATIONS · JUNE 2026

Sand Whiting NSW legal size & bag limits.

Sand Whiting (also known as Whiting, Summer Whiting) 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 Sand Whiting is 27 cm and the daily bag limit is 20 combined whiting species, with a possession limit of 20. There is no closed season in NSW.

The numbers

Minimum size
27cm
Daily bag
20 combined whiting species
Possession
20
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Closed season

No closed season

Why these rules exist

Sand whiting minimum legal length is 27 cm. The bag of 20 is combined across whiting species; whiting is not on the doubled-possession list, so the possession limit equals the bag at 20.

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 Sand Whiting in NSW?
In New South Wales, the minimum legal size for Sand Whiting (also known as Whiting, Summer Whiting) is 27 cm. Verified against the NSW DPIRD Recreational Saltwater Fishing Guide (June 2026).
What is the bag limit for Sand Whiting in NSW?
In New South Wales, the daily bag limit for Sand Whiting is 20 combined whiting species. Verified against the NSW DPIRD Recreational Saltwater Fishing Guide (June 2026).
Is there a closed season for Sand Whiting in NSW?
No — there is no closed season for Sand Whiting 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).
What is the possession limit for Sand Whiting in NSW?
In New South Wales, the possession limit for Sand Whiting is 20. Verified against the NSW DPIRD Recreational Saltwater Fishing 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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