Queensland rocky reef finfish harvest and catch rates

Abstract

Annual harvest and standardised catch rates indices are reported for —snapper (Chrysophrys auratus), pearl perch (Glaucosoma scapulare), teraglin (Atractoscion aequidens), cobia (Rachycentron canadum), grass emperor (Lethrinus laticaudis), amberjack (Seriola dumerili), samsonfish (Seriola hippos) and yellowtail kingfish (Seriola lalandi) in Queensland waters. The analysis used data from commercial, charter and recreational fishing up to the year 2019. The analysis indicated that the standardised catch rates of snapper, pearl perch, cobia and grass emperor had declined in recent years.