Species limits are a vital part of fisheries management. Anglers must ensure that their fish are packed in such a way that fish can be readily unwrapped, separated, identified and counted. This means it is illegal to block freeze fish outside the home. All dressed fish and fillets must have at least a 2.5 cm square patch of skin with scales intact from a portion of the body other than the belly. A fish cannot be reduced to more than two fillets. The fish you catch is for your use; it is illegal to sell, waste or barter fish taken by angling. For best quality, fish should be packed on ice when caught.