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Rock lobsters
6/12/2024

Rock Lobster Harvest Strategy Update

We asked recreational and commercial fishers about what matters to them in the Tasmanian rock lobster fishery to help inform the drafting of the Rock Lobster Harvest Strategy. Here's what they told us and how it's informing our next steps.

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Sardines in Tasmania
28/11/2024

New Research on Sardine Stocks in Tasmania

The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) has confirmed there is a sizeable population of Australian sardine in Tasmanian and Bass Strait waters.

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Recreational Fishing Guide 2024-2025
15/10/2024

2024-25 Recreational Fishing Guide Changes

Updates to rock lobster catch reporting requirements, sand flathead possession limits and gillnetting in Macquarie Harbour

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Calamari underwater
8/8/2024

Calamari and squid spawning closures announced

The dates and areas for the squid spawning closures have been set for 2024, 2025 and 2026, including an extension of the east coast closure area to include the south east.

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Report your rock lobster catch using the Fishing Tas app
25/6/2024

Recreational rock lobster catch reporting so far

Catch reporting has now been in place for six months. What do the results tell us so far?

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Scallops generic
4/6/2024

D'Entrecasteaux Channel to stay closed to scallop fishing for forseeable future

The D’Entrecasteaux Channel will remain closed to scallop fishing for the forseeable future, following the results of the most recent IMAS survey, which showed no significant improvement in scallop densities in the area.

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Australian salmon in knotless landing net
13/3/2024

Tips for hooking and cooking Australian salmon

Australian salmon are a great species to catch from shore or boat. Here are a few things you can do to increase your chance of hooking one.

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Large tiger flathead catch
23/2/2024

No commercial take of sand flathead in state waters

Sand flathead is now a recreational-only species, placing the rebuild of Tasmania’s favourite recreational fish directly in the hands of recreational fishers.

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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