Grants

​​The Wild Fisheries Management Branch administers grant programs to support the recreational and commercial fishing sectors.

The grants have clearly outlined application criteria and guidelines. 

  • Better Fishing Grants
    Better Fishing Grants are available for facilities and equipment that enhance recreational sea fishing opportunities.
  • Seafood Processor Grants
    Seafood Processor Grants provide support to commercial fish processors to realign their business operations to access key export markets.

Contact

Better Fishing Grants
Recreational Fisheries Section
Level 3, 134 Macquarie Street
Hobart TAS 7000
Phone: 03 6165 3233, 1300 720 647​
Email: better.fishing@nre.tas.gov.au

​Seafood Processor Grants
Commercial Fisheries Management
Level 3, 134 Macquarie Street
Hobart TAS 7000
Phone: (03) 6165 3000, 1300 368 550
Email: commercial.fisheries@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: fisheries.licensing@nre.tas.gov.au