Eastern rock lobster season. Eastern Rock Lobsters occur on rocky reef and sand/mud substrates in depths of less than 1 m to around 200 m, from southern Queensland to Port MacDonnell in South Australia, including around Tasmania [Montgomery and Liggins 2013]. Available wild-caught, these marine crustaceans are found from the NSW-Queensland border to Bass Strait and the north-eastern coast of Tasmania, from close inshore to depths of over 200m, mainly in areas of exposed reef. Feb 14, 2024 ยท Rock lobster are subject to a closed season, meaning they cannot be taken or possessed on, in or near Victorian waters during this time. Aug 19, 2025 ยท New recreational rock lobster season dates! ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ Waters outside the East Coast Stock Rebuilding Zone - OPEN Saturday 1 November 2025. . The closed season for rock lobster is the following: You can't collect rock lobster in waters less than 2m deep (the intertidal zone) in Port Phillip Bay. Jan 30, 2024 ยท The Eastern Rock Lobster is highly sought after by both recreational and commercial fishers. It is mostly caught in traps, and both commercial and recreational fishers must adhere to quotas and size restrictions, to give the lobsters a chance to breed before being caught. Jun 26, 2023 ยท The opening of the Lobster season remains a highly anticipated date for fishers in Australia’s southern states. Whether it’s dropping a set of pots or pulling on a wetsuit, Lobster have been a highly valued catch off Australia’s coastline for millennia. mxxy fxfzxq qvkb mzxdou pwco gpr tjootwjf jzny lzppp xlgeesu