Mangrove Jack (also known as Jack) in Northern Territory. Minimum legal size, daily bag limit, possession limit — verified against the NT Fisheries guide, 2026.
In Northern Territory, the minimum legal size for Mangrove Jack is 35 cm and the possession limit is 3 per person. There is no closed season in NT.
No closed season
NT mangrove jack minimum is 35 cm with a possession limit of 3. A vessel limit applies (scaling with crew size), and a General Personal Possession Limit of 15 fish applies overall. The NT publishes a single possession limit rather than a separate daily bag.
These limits are pulled from the NT Fisheries recreational fishing possession and size limits. Last verified June 2026.
Always check the official guide before keeping any fish. Regulations change. Northern Territory Government — NT Fisheries (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries) updates its guide annually and occasionally mid-year. Fines for over-bag or undersized fish are significant.
The Northern Territory does not require a recreational fishing licence or a recreational boat licence — but you must follow recreational boat laws. A General Personal Possession Limit of 15 fish applies on top of the per-species limits. NT recreational fishing rules.
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