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Recreational Abalone Open Days for central Victorian waters

There is a permanent closed season on the take of abalone from central Victorian waters, except for 60 nominated open days of the year.


The open days for 2009/10 are:

  • 21 and 22 November 2009 inclusive (2 days)
  • 28 and 29 November 2009 inclusive (2 days)
  • 5 and 6 December 2009 inclusive (2 days)
  • 12 and 13 December 2009 inclusive (2 days)
  • 19 and 20 December 2009 inclusive (2 days)
  • 24 December 2009 to 3 January 2010 (11 days)
  • 9 and 10 January 2010 inclusive (2 days)
  • 16 and 17 January 2010 inclusive (2 days)
  • 23 to 24 January 2010 inclusive (2 days)
  • 26 January 2010 (1 day)
  • 30 and 31 January 2010 inclusive (2 days)
  • 6 and 7 February 2010 inclusive (2 days)
  • 13 and 14 February 2010 inclusive (2 days)
  • 20 and 21 February 2010 inclusive (2 days)
  • 27 and 28 February 2010 inclusive (2 days)
  • 6 March 2010 to 8 March 2010 inclusive (3 days)
  • 13 and 14 March 2010 inclusive (2 days)
  • 20 and 21 March 2010 inclusive (2 days)
  • 27 and 28 March 2010 inclusive (2 days)
  • 2 April 2010 to 5 April 2010 inclusive (4 days)
  • 10 to 11 April 2010 inclusive (2 days)
  • 17 to 18 April 2010 inclusive (2 days)
  • 24 April 2010 to 26 April 2010 inclusive (3 days)
  • 1 and 2 May 2010 inclusive (2 days)

Where are central Victorian waters?

Central Victorian waters are those that extend east of the mouth of the Aire River to the most north-western part of Arch Rock (near Cape Liptrap), including Port Phillip Bay.

These waters are defined as marine waters between longitude 143
° 27' 36" and 145° 53' 35" East 38° 50' 19" South.

Map of Central Victorian Waters

Abalone map

Other Regulations


There has been an increase to the base Legal Minimum Length (LML) for blacklip abalone from 12cm to 13cm, applying from the mouth of the Hopkins River (near Warrnambool) west to the South Australian border. This temporary regulation is part of a suite of measures aimed at providing additional protection to abalone populations recovering from the effects of Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis.

Pocket Card

Fisheries Victoria is currently producing a free water resistant pocket card to help you understand the abalone regulations and better plan your diving activities. These will be available shortly from the DPI Customer Service Centre on 136 186.




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