Get Involved

From volunteering to teach responsible fishing to citizen science activities or being a fisher representative, there are many roles where you can pursue your interest and commitment to Tasmania’s fisheries and marine environment.

  • Have Your Say
    This page lists open and recently closed public consultations run by the Department. These consultations provide opportunities for fishing stakeholders and the community to have their say​.
  • Fisher Representation
    Fishery Advisory Committees provide advice to the Minister on important issues affecting Tasmania's wild fisheries.
  • Fishcare
    The Fishcare Tasmania program promotes responsible recreational fishing. Find out how to become a Fishcare volunteer.
  • Citizen Science
    Marine based citizen science engages the community in fisheries research by providing data and observations.
  • Grants
    The Wild Fisheries Management Branch administers grant programs to support the recreational and commercial fishing sectors.

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