Community

​Community fishing programs are paid for from the sale of recreational sea fishing licences. 

These programs improve how our fisheries are managed so all Tasmanians get the most benefit from our fishing resources.

  • Fishwatch
    Report illegal fishing by phoning 0427 655 557.
  • Aboriginal Fishing
    Information on Aboriginal cultural fishing and gear marking in Tasmania.
  • Fisheries Management
    Information about fisheries management policies, harvest strategies and management plan amendments.
  • Flathead for the Future
    The Flathead for the Future program includes fisher engagement and research projects aimed at recovering declining sand flathead stocks.
  • Long Spined Sea Urchin Management
    A management strategy is being developed to apply controls to longspined sea urchin populations in Tasmania.
  • Research
    Information on Tasmanian commercial and recreational wild fisheries research and stock assessments.
  • Stockists
    Information and ordering form for stockists of recreational fisheries products and publications.
  • About Us
    About the Fisheries Branch of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

Contact

​Recreational Fishing Enquiries
Level 3, 134 Macquarie St
Hobart TAS 7000
Phone: 03 6165 3233, 1300 720 647
Email: fishing.enquiries@nre.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: fishing.licensing@nre.tas.gov.au