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Rock Lobster Season 2019 / 2020

Rock Lobster Season 2019 / 2020

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Rock Lobster Season 2019 / 2020

Environment, Forestry and Fisheries 2019 / 20 West Coast Rock Lobster Recreational Fishing Season:

  • Saturday 30 November 2019 
  • Sunday 1 December 2019
  • Saturday 14 December 2019
  • Sunday 15 December 2019
  • Saturday 21 December 2019
  • Sunday 22 December 2019
  • Thursday 26 December 2019
  • Wednesday 1 January 2020
  • Saturday 4 January 2020
  • Sunday 5 January 2020
  • Friday 10 April 2020
  • Saturday 11 April 2020

Please Note:

  • Permits can be obtained at the Post Office 
  • Permits cost R94 per permit
  • Only one permit per person 
  • Permits may only be obtained by persons over the age of 12
  • Fishing times will be from 8:00 until 16:00
  • Bag limit is four crayfish per person per day
  • Size restriction is 80 millimetres carapace length
  • Any WCRL caught or transported must be kept in a whole state
  • No person catching WCRL with a recreational fishing permit may sell their catch

Whether you go out by boat or dive for your crayfish, stock up on all your fishing and diving gear at Fish Fever in the Gansbaai’s Main Road, and make the most of your 12 Crayfishing Days! 

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Rock Lobster Season 2019 / 2020

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Fish Fever is a landmark business on Gansbaai’s main road specialising in fishing gear, boat safety equipment and ocean-related products used for surfing, bodyboarding and outdoor living. Stocking everything from fishing rods, prawn pumps and flares to wetsuits and fins, Fish Fever will have what ...

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