During the following dates, fishers are prohibited from taking several species of fish. For more information, please visit Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland, Closed seasons - tidal waters.
Two five-day coral reef fin fish closed seasons in October and November each year. Indicative closure dates for 2023–2028:
| Dates |
|---|
| 12 to 16 October 2023 |
| 10 to 14 November 2023 |
| 30 September to 4 October 2024 |
| 29 October to 2 November 2024 |
| 18 to 22 October 2025 |
| 17 to 21 November 2025 |
| 8 to 12 October 2026 |
| 6 to 10 November 2026 |
| 26 to 30 October 2027 |
| 25 to 29 November 2027 |
| 15 to 19 October 2028 |
| 13 to 17 November 2028 |