Wire trace fishing will be illegal around Esperance Jetty from next month. Photo: DPIRD
The WA Government has confirmed the proposed ban on wire trace fishing from Esperance Jetty which will come into effect on October 1.
A DPIRD spokesperson said recreational line fishing from the jetties, without the use of wire trace, was not impacted.
“People will still be able fish for popular angling species like herring and squid which are highly sought after at these locations,” she said.
The move follows formal requests from the Shire of Esperance to address community concerns over shark fishing activities at the popular town jetty.
The ban does not apply to any other jetty or beach locations in the Esperance local government areas.
Similar restrictions will come into place at the same time around Busselton Jetty.
