South Africa के मछली पकड़ने के नियम — आकार, पकड़ने की सीमाएँ और लाइसेंस

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)

South Africa

प्रजाति	बैग सीमा	न्यूनतम आकार	खुला मौसम
Dusky Kobआधिकारिक स्रोत	1/day	min 60 cm	—
Dusky kob: shore/estuary minimum size 60 cm and daily bag 1 (east of Cape Agulhas). FROM A BOAT AT SEA the rules differ by area: Cape Agulhas to Umtamvuna River 50 cm, 5 per day of which only 1 may exceed 110 cm; KZN 40 cm, 5/day only 1 over 110 cm; west of Cape Agulhas 50 cm, 5/day. Special note: kob (Argyrosomus spp.) carry area-specific size/bag limits — confirm for your exact location.
Galjoenआधिकारिक स्रोत	2/day	min 35 cm	Mar 1 – Oct 14
South Africa's national fish. Daily bag 2, minimum size 35 cm total length, closed season 15 October to end February. Recreational species (may not be sold).
Geelbekआधिकारिक स्रोत	2/day	min 60 cm	—
Geelbek (Cape Salmon): minimum size 60 cm total length, daily bag 2. Commercial species (may be sold only by permitted rights holders).
Snoekआधिकारिक स्रोत	10/day	min 60 cm	—
Cape snoek: minimum size 60 cm total length, daily bag 10. Commercial species (may be sold only by permitted rights holders).

लाइसेंसिंग:

saltwater-recreational — निवासी A recreational fishing permit is LEGALLY REQUIRED to fish, spearfish, collect bait or gather shellfish in South African marine and estuarine waters. Separate permit types exist (angling, spearfishing, boat/skipper, west-coast rock lobster, etc.). Permits are sold at any South African Post Office (SAPO) and online via the DFFE e-permit portal. A permit entitles the holder to catch fish for own use only — not for sale or trade., गैर-निवासी Same permit requirement applies to visiting anglers. Buy a recreational fishing permit at any Post Office or via the DFFE online e-permit portal before fishing.

FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. South African marine fishing requires a valid recreational fishing permit (from any Post Office or the DFFE online portal). Bag limits, size limits and closed seasons are set under the Marine Living Resources Act and can change; special rules apply in Marine Protected Areas, estuaries and National Parks. There is an overall cumulative limit of 10 fish per person per day. Always verify current rules with DFFE before fishing — FishRadar is not a legal source.