WA · REGULATIONS · JUNE 2026

Silver Trevally WA legal size & bag limits.

Silver Trevally (also known as Skippy, Skipjack Trevally, Trevally) in Western Australia. Minimum legal size, daily bag limit, possession limit — verified against the DPIRD WA guide, 2026.

In Western Australia, the minimum legal size for Silver Trevally is 25 cm and the daily bag limit is 8 (individual cap for silver trevally and other trevally/queenfish) — counts toward the nearshore/estuarine finfish mixed bag of 16, with a possession limit of Governed by WA's general weight/days-based finfish possession limit, not a fixed per-species count. There is no closed season in WA.

What is the legal size & bag limit for Silver Trevally in WA?

Minimum size
25cm
Daily bag
8 (individual cap for silver trevally and other trevally/queenfish) — counts toward the nearshore/estuarine finfish mixed bag of 16
Possession
Governed by WA's general weight/days-based finfish possession limit, not a fixed per-species count
Legal size for Silver Trevally in WA: Silver Trevally must be at least 25 cm to keep. There is no maximum size. 25 cmTOO SMALLLEGAL — NO MAXIMUM
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Is there a closed season for Silver Trevally in WA?

No closed season

Why these rules exist

WA silver trevally minimum is 25 cm with an individual cap of 8 (within the trevally-and-queenfish group), counting toward the nearshore/estuarine finfish "total mixed species" daily bag of 16. Giant and golden trevally are instead classed as large pelagics (no minimum size) and count toward the large pelagic mixed bag of 3. Possession is governed by a weight/days rule.

Source & verification

These limits are pulled from the DPIRD WA Recreational fishing guide 2026. Last verified June 2026.

Always check the official guide before keeping any fish. Regulations change. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Western Australia) updates its guide annually and occasionally mid-year. Fines for over-bag or undersized fish are significant.

Western Australia does not require a general licence to fish from the shore. A licence is needed only for specific activities — fishing from a powered boat (Recreational Fishing from Boat Licence), rock lobster, abalone, marron, south-west freshwater angling, and net fishing. Check WA licence requirements.

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Common questions

What is the minimum legal size for Silver Trevally in WA?
In Western Australia, the minimum legal size for Silver Trevally (also known as Skippy, Skipjack Trevally, Trevally) is 25 cm. Verified against the DPIRD WA Recreational fishing guide 2026 (June 2026).
What is the bag limit for Silver Trevally in WA?
In Western Australia, the daily bag limit for Silver Trevally is 8 (individual cap for silver trevally and other trevally/queenfish) — counts toward the nearshore/estuarine finfish mixed bag of 16. Verified against the DPIRD WA Recreational fishing guide 2026 (June 2026).
Is there a closed season for Silver Trevally in WA?
No — there is no closed season for Silver Trevally in Western Australia. You can fish for it year-round, subject to the size and bag limits. Verified against the DPIRD WA guide (June 2026).
What is the possession limit for Silver Trevally in WA?
In Western Australia, the possession limit for Silver Trevally is Governed by WA's general weight/days-based finfish possession limit, not a fixed per-species count. Verified against the DPIRD WA Recreational fishing guide 2026 (June 2026).
Do you need a fishing licence to fish in Western Australia?
Western Australia does not require a general licence to fish from the shore. A licence is needed only for specific activities — fishing from a powered boat (Recreational Fishing from Boat Licence), rock lobster, abalone, marron, south-west freshwater angling, and net fishing.
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