Tagged Fish

If you catch a tagged fish, please report it to the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies by calling 0409 277 140 or emailing fish.tag@utas.edu.au.

A yellow tag in a flathead

When you report a tagged fish, please provide:
  • tag number
  • fish species and size
  • sex (for rock lobster)
  • date and location of catch
Additionally, every reported sand flathead and rock lobster tag goes into the regular IMAS Tag Lottery Draw for the chance to win great prizes throughout the year.

IMAS have mutliple tagging programs underway, including:
  • abalone
  • rock lobster
  • flathead
  • trumpeter
  •  banded morwong
  • shark
You can find more information about IMAS tagging programs on the IMAS website.

    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