Tag: southern zone rock lobster

Solid start to fishing season

Lobster fishers are pleased with the catch rates in the opening fortnight of the 2023/24 season which began on September 1. Robe Professional Fishermen’s Association...

Rock lobster prices dip

Professional lobster fishers along the South East coast are currently receiving a beach (wholesale) price of around $56 per kilogram. There are various grades of...

All hands on deck for season launch

Dozens of professional lobster boats are expected to be on the water at 6am tomorrow when the Southern Zone season for 2023/24 gets under...

Cray prices sink

Professional lobster fishers along the South East coast are currently receiving a beach (wholesale) price as low as $33 per kilogram. There are various grades...

Boaties back out on water

Dozens of professional lobster boats were due to put to sea from the region’s seven ports this morning (Thursday) as the 2022/23 Southern Zone...

Fishers hoping for merry Christmas as prices rebound

Professional lobster fishers along the South East coast are currently benefiting from an improved beach (wholesale) price of $55 per kilogram and mostly favourable...

Fishers remain in port

Professional lobster fishers in numbers along the South East coast are choosing to stay in port and save costs associated with bait and fuel. They...

Lobster season ready to rock

The Southern Zone Rock Lobster season opens tomorrow, with a strong domestic sales focus expected. Dozens of professional lobster licence holders spent the weekend getting...