South australias fishing industry is banding together to make sure the wa governments plan to take control of a portion of the rock lobster catch does not also happen in its state. There are specialty clothes and home wares stores, beauty and massage services, divine cafes and restaurants, expansive pubs with live music and poker nights, and every second hand and antique store you can think of. Kingston ses annual spring festivals for 2019kingston caravan park. Rock lobster fishing is a significant and expanding industry in south australia, generating a business turnover of more.
Current 20192020 recreational lobster fishing information. The possession limit for rock lobster in, on or next to any victorian waters is 4 tagged and tailclipped rock lobster. The california spiny lobster panulirus interruptus takes a particularly special place within this group as a highly soughtafter target of both californias recreational and commercial fisheries. Foodland for all your groceries, and celebrations for your liquor supplies. The southern ocean rock lobster industry is important to robe and attracts many visitors to the town each year. Changes to rock lobster commercial fishing quota premier. Information on fishing rules for rock lobster including bag and size limits can be found online and in the recreational fishing for rock lobster guide. Some fast facts about the south australian southern rock lobster fishery. Robe, south australia, robe, south australia, australia. Suspicious or illegal fishing activity can be reported 24hours a day, seven days a week to fishwatch on 1800 065 522.
Find out more about lobster rules and regulations in your area. The local live lobster and locally caught seafood is sourced from the clear, pristine waters off the beautiful coast of robe in the south east of south australia. To make sure visitors to robe can get a feed of lobster when they come into town, to remind them just why were so famous. Walk along the beach track into town and visit the bookshop cafe or the maritime museum. The last day of the season is march 18, 2020 at 12. Strict bag and size limits as well as a closed season apply.
Of all the great coastal towns to stay at along the picturesque south east of south australia region, there are no other places as fishing and family friendly as the historic township of robe. Take, or attempt to take, rock lobster using a spear, hook or other pointed instrument. Robe rock lobster sale rumour called out as a case of. In addition to establishing over 20ha of chardonnay, pinot noir, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon, they are in the process of opening a wine barrestaurant in robe, and intend to continue extending the vineyard on a further 16ha of plantable land. The total allowable catch tac is 1084 tons which is the same for the 2018 2019 season. Robe narrung strathalbyn south australia posted on may 28, 2016 by dimcfarlane369 260516 from millicent, we headed north on the princes highway to the town of robe. Robe live lobster exporter and fresh seafood outlet. Specializing in live, guarantees fresh lobster and seafood are always available from our seafood outlet. Rock lobster fishing beachport s a honka crayfish australred.
Prices follow the market, and we can give you an indication of current or. Tasmanian rock lobster fishermens association 26,169 views. Robe tourism robe accommodation robe bed and breakfast robe holiday rentals. During the closed season for a region, or part of a region eg. Rock lobster fishing department of primary industries. The local live lobster and locally caught seafood is sourced from the clear, pristine waters off the beautiful coast of robe. Robe, the fishing holiday capital of the south east of south australia. Southern zone rock lobster season 201819 opening thursday 20 september 2018 its time to ensure rock lobster pot registrations are up to date ahead of the reopening of the southern zone to recreational fishing on october 1, 2018.
Robe crayfisherman warren ludwig explained to the leader how well he had been going so far, and gave an insight into the coming season. The best lobster in robe updated march 2020 tripadvisor. Head to robe between october and may when southern rock lobster is in season its the best lobster around, which is why boxes of them are exported to china, taiwan and hong kong. Freshwater crayfish if something is listed as sold out and you are interested in getting some please sign up to be notified once it goes back in stock. The east coast rock lobster is brick red with orange. Best crayfish meal in robe windsurfing forums, page 1. Measured along the middle and on the top of the carapace the main body shell from the front edge of the groove between the antennae frontal tubercule to the rear edge of the carapace but not including any hairs attached to the carapace. Rock lobsters like crabs, belong to the crustacean family and have a horny exoskeleton carapace but they have a long tail ending with a tail fan. Robe, the fishing holiday capital of the south east of. Christmas crayfish unaffordable with almost 100% going to. The crayfish season officially starts in october in kingston and robe. Robe crayfish season open now its a month later than usual but the crayfish season is open and the crays are crawling into the pots. Rock lobster fishers in south australia concerned over.
Its a month later than usual but the crayfish season is open and the crays are crawling into the pots. Here you will find detailed information about south australian lobster company. Southern rock lobster in robe lobster season starts 1st oct 31st may lobster is available in most restraurants in robe may have to book. Southern rock lobster in robe the industry robe accommodation. Recreational fishing seasons department of primary. Businesses in robe, south australia, are finding it difficult to pass on the high cost of locallycaught lobsters to locals. The main street of robe has many eateries for you to try, fashion and homeware shopping. The recreational lobster fishing season starts at 6. The 2019 2020 west coast rock lobster season for commercial fishing companies and recreational fishers has been determined. For changes to published fishing seasons, check public notices in tasmanian newspapers, follow the fisheries tasmania facebook page or download the tas fish guide app. From 1 october 2018, under the animal welfare care and procedures regulations, you must not kill any farmed or commercially caught crab, rock lobster, crayfish, or koura freshwater crayfish for commercial purposes unless it is made insensible first for example by stunning or chilling.
Southern rock lobster is available throughout the season octmay. Purchased a fresh rock lobster while holidaying in robe as it wasnt peak season we picked. South australian lobster company 4 hayes avenue, robe. Southern zone rock lobster season 201819 opening pirsa. Live and cooked sr lobster, fresh local fish and fresh local seafood available 7 days a week.
In the 19th century, lobsters were known as poor mans food. The southern ocean rock lobster industry is important to robe and attracts. Or people just will not buy lobster for christmas, he said. Sky seafoods robe home robe, south australia menu, prices. You can also phone recreational fishing enquiries on 0 720 647. Two months have been slashed from the rock lobster fishing season in south australia to ensure lobster numbers remain sustainable. Boutique seaside accommodation in robe, south australia. Establishment at 4 hayes avenue, robe, sa 5276, australia. You may go to any sold out listing and click on the email me when available button to sign up to be notified the instant we are able to put something back in stock. Identification rock lobsters or spiny lobsters are popularly known as crayfish, but should be distinguished from the freshwater crayfish, which are considerably less popular in restaurants. Fresh cray, fresh bread and a crisp white wine yum.
From 1 july 2018, all species of lobster may be taken all year. Sky seafoods is synonymous with robe rock lobster and we pride ourselves with the freshest. Best crayfish meal in robe and other windsurfing discussion in the seabreeze south australia forums, page 1. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Recreational fishing days have been cut to 12 but the amount of fish remains the same. Our lobsters are delivered live and if you take a short stroll up the street to the marina you may very well see the boat that caught them. Come for the beach and stay for the wine and crayfish. From north west cape southwards, pots may not be pulled or rock lobster taken by diving at night from 7. You can also use the interactive map of robe to find the exact location of the business and get directions from wherever you are. All of this is largely financed by the crayfishing boat which anthony runs in the crayfish season. Rock lobster are subject to a closed season, meaning they cannot be taken or possessed on, in or near victorian waters during this time. Rock lobster fishing beachport s a honka crayfish youtube. Whispers of a chinese buyout of live rock lobster exporter sky seafoods in robe are being quashed by owner andrew lawrie as unrest among southeast fishermen continues to unfold. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Head to robe between october and may when southern rock lobster is in season its the best lobster around, which is why boxes of them are exported to china. Go a little further to the marina where you can in season watch the fisherman unload there catches of crayfish. Uncaught quota will be able to be carried over to the next season for the southern zone fishers and the next two fishing seasons for the northern zone fishers. Quick mission over to robe in sa to meet up with ben, it was well worth it with 2 solid days. Published on the 26 sep 2019, the department of environment, forestry and fisheries have officially announced the west coast rock lobster wcrl total allowable catch tac and the recreational fishing season. It is prohibited to sell or use recreationally caught rock lobster for any gain or reward including barter or exchange for other goods or services.