Squid Apportionment Policy
AFMA Board policy on apportionment of a squid Total Allowable Catch
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The major fishing grounds of the Southern Squid Jig Fishery are off the south east corner of Australia. Click image to view large map
Southern Squid Jig Fishery
The major fishing grounds of the Southern Squid Jig Fishery are off the south east corner of Australia.
Squid jig catches are mainly taken between Queenscliff and Portland, off the Victorian coastline, and south of Kangaroo Island off the South Australian coast with some historical activity reported from the waters around Tasmania.
At a glance
Facts and figures about the Southern Squid Jig Fishery including principal
species, number of permits, fishing methods used and main markets
Management of the fishery
The Management Plan was determined by AFMA on 8 March 2005 and accepted by the Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation on 20 April 2005
Consultation (SquidMAC)
Agendas and Chair's summaries from the Southern Squid Jig Fishery Management Advisory Committee
