Tropical Rock Lobster (Kaiar) fishing season is now closed

The 2024–25 Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster (Kaiar) fishing season is now closed.

All catch must be landed to a licenced fish receiver and the catch must be reported to the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) within 3 days of landing.

The Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster (Kaiar) fishery will remain closed from Wednesday 1 October to Sunday 30 November 2025, in accordance with the management arrangements for the fishery. No commercial fishing is permitted during the closure period.

Find more information on the Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster Fishery page.

Please contact AFMA’s Thursday Island office on 07 4069 1990 if you have any questions.