Spanish Mackerel (also known as Spanish) 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 Spanish Mackerel is 75 cm and the daily bag limit is 5. Season note: No closed season in NSW; federal regulation applies in some Commonwealth waters.
No closed season in NSW; federal regulation applies in some Commonwealth waters.
Minimum legal length 75 cm. Daily bag of 5 is combined with spotted mackerel (min 60 cm). Reaches NSW waters in summer when the EAC pushes warm water south; mostly a far-north QLD/NT species.
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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