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​The recreational scallop season is closed statewide from Monday 1 August 2026. 

Wild Shellfish Alert​ - Do not eat recreationally harvested mussels, oysters, clams, pipis, cockles, wedge shells, abalone, periwinkles  or scallop roe from waters in or around Pipe Clay Lagoon, White Beach and Nubeena, southeast Tasmania. For more information, including specific affected areas visit: health.tas.gov.au​



    Hotline

    Fishwatch Report illegal fishing

    0427 655 557

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    Contact us

    Recreational Fishing

    Level 3, 134 Macquarie St

    Hobart TAS 7000

    Phone: (03) 6165 3233, 1300 720 647

    Email: fishing.enquiries@nre.tas.gov.au

    Commercial Fisheries

    Level 3, 134 Macquarie St

    GPO Box 44

    Phone: (03) 6165 3000, 1300 368 550

    Email: commercial.fisheries@nre.tas.gov.au

    Commercial Fisheries Licensing

    Level 1, 134 Macquarie St

    GPO Box 44

    Phone: (03) 6165 3000, 1300 368 550

    Email: fisheries.licensing@nre.tas.gov.au