1. All marker buoys / floats that you use must carry your unique registration number (Byelaw 30). This helps use identify abandoned gear which we will be remove from the fishery.

2. Marker buoys/ floats must be visible at all states of the tide (Byelaw 11). Use only sufficient line for the depth of water where the pot is laid. Excessive lengths of line are a hazard to other boats, divers and persons swimming in the vicinity of potting activity.

3. Do not use floating line. Ideally use weighted shot rope. This reduces the risk of entanglement with other boats, divers and persons swimming in the vicinity of potting activities.

4. Ensure your pots carry sufficient weight to prevent them being moved by strong currents or severe weather. Lost pots continue to ‘ghost’ fish and are detrimental to the fishery.

5. Do not lay pots close to moorings, jetties, other pots or fishing gear. Entanglement can cause loss of gear.

6. Do not lay pots in navigational fairways, channels or harbour entrances. Entanglement in restrictive waterways can create hazardous situations. If you are unsure of these locations, consult your local Harbour Office.

7. Inspect pots / traps regularly. Remove them if unattended for over a week, and at the end of your fishing season.

8. Remember that Byelaw 30 allows you to fish up to a maximum of 5 pots, and you must not lift any other persons’ pots. There is also a daily ‘bag’ limit, and minimum landing sizes.