REPORT MARINE DEBRISUse the Debris Tracker App or Hotline

to locate, report and track debris in your local area.

2) Hotline Call 1300 DEBRIS (1300 332 747)

1) App Available for any Android or iOS device.

If debris poses a navigation hazard, call MAST on 0418 145 439 .

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Fishes of TasmaniaTwo sets of 4 posters available at Service Tasmania!

SET 1

$20Set of 4

SET 2

$20Set of 4

The Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) collaborates with the Tasmanian Government to deliver research relevant to recreational fishing including biology of important species, estimating recreational catch and social and economic assessments.

What if I catch a tagged fish? IMAS have a number of tagging programs underway, such as rock lobster, mako shark, flathead, southern blue fin tuna, trumpeter and banded morwong. For either t-bar and acoustic tags, please record the species, area of capture, fish length, tag number and date of capture then call IMAS on (03) 6226 8280 or email fish.tag@utas.edu.au

All t-bar tag information returns will go into a draw to win a prize. Every acoustic tag returned automatically receives a reward.

www.redmap.org.au

The gloomy octopus is an example of a range-extended species that can be mapped on Redmap.

Spot, log and map sightings of marine species that are uncommon in Tasmanian seas at www .redmap .org .au

Tuna ChampionsBeing a Tuna Champion means using the best fishing practices for Southern Bluefin Tuna, and encouraging others to do the same. The Tuna Champions program focuses on what we do with what we catch. Because small moves make a difference.

www .tunachampions .com .au

S P O T . L O G . M A P.

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How to Report Illegal FishingFishwatch is a 24-hour hotline run by Tasmania Marine Police for information on illegal fishing activities. Help combat illegal fishing by reporting:

• The time and location of the offence;

• Fishing gear used including licence or ID numbers;

• Car registration numbers and boat names and descriptions; and

• Names or descriptions of persons involved.

Information can be given anonymously.

For general fishing enquiries, see Contacts on opposite page.

Buying or Selling Recreational Fish is IllegalYou are not allowed to sell, buy, barter or raffle recreationally caught fish. Both the seller and purchaser are liable for prosecution and heavy fines may apply. Offenders may face confiscation of boats and fishing gear and be prevented from holding a fishing licence in the future.

Can I give fish away?If you give fish away, make sure the receiver understands the possession limits for that species. Proof of purchase is required if you have fish in excess of the possession limit.

Lost, stolen or irretrievable gearIf you leave your net or pot in the water longer than allowed, ring 1300 720 647 to report it.

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Disclaimer: This booklet is a guide to the Tasmanian recreational fishing rules as at 1 November 2019. It does not replace the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995 or the legislation made under it. No responsibility is accepted for the accuracy, completeness, or relevance to the user’s purpose, of the information. Those using it are advised to verify it with the relevant Commonwealth or State government department, local government body or other source and to obtain any appropriate professional advice. The Crown, its officers, employees and agents do not accept liability however arising, including liability for negligence, for any loss resulting from the use of or reliance upon the information. Fishing laws change from time to time. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are acting within the law.Acknowledgments: This guide has been compiled by the Wild Fisheries Management Branch of the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment. Images provided by DPIPWE and IMAS staff. Fish illustrations by Peter Gouldthorpe. Rainbow trout illustration on page 18 by Trevor Hawkins. Design and layout by the Land Tasmania Design Unit, DPIPWE.

Recreational Sea Fishing Enquiries, DPIPWE

Phone: 1300 720 647 or (03) 6165 3233Email: fishing.enquiries @dpipwe .tas .gov .auWebsite: www.fishing.tas.gov.au

Recreational Sea Fishing Licences Available from: www.fishing.tas.gov.au/licence or Service Tasmania

Fishwatch - report illegal fishing 0427 655 557Marine Police 6173 2475 (Bus Hrs) or

email: marine@police.tas.gov.auReport lost, stolen or irretrievable gear

1300 720 647

Fishcare Tasmania www.fishing.tas.gov.au/fishcareSouth/Statewide: (03) 6165 3039North: (03) 6777 2082North-West: (03) 6477 7835Email: fishcare@dpipwe.tas.gov.au

Inland Fisheries Service 1300 463 474 or www.ifs.tas.gov.au

Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) 1300 135 513 or www.mast.tas.gov.au

Fisheries research IMAS: (03) 6227 7277 or www.imas.utas.edu.au

Parks and Wildlife Service www.parks.tas.gov.au or 1300 135 513

Aboriginal fishing Details at www.fishing.tas.gov.au

Disease Watch Hotline 1800 675 888 (24 hours freecall)

Marine Debris Hotline 1300 DEBRIS (1300 332 747)

Marine pests and Biosecurity Tasmania 1300 368 550

Marine pollution and fish kills (EPA) 1800 005 171 (24 hours freecall)

REDMAP (unusual fish sightings) (03) 6227 7277 or www.redmap.org.au

TARFISH (recreational fishing peak body) 1300 665 225 or www.tarfish.org

Department of Health (biotoxin alerts, eating seafood safely)

Public Health Hotline 1800 671 738 orwww.publichealthalerts.tas.gov.au

Tagged fish IMAS: (03) 6226 8280 or email: fish.tag@utas.edu.au

Weather www.bom.gov.au

Whale sightings and entanglements 0427 942 537

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Shark Species

Fish Group Minimum SizeShark, Mako and Blue 1 2 2 -

Shark, School and Gummy 2 2 *see below 75 cm or 45 cm headed & tailed

Sharks and Rays, Other, except elephantfish 2 4 *see below -

* Shark boat limit (all species combined) 5

Other Fish

Fish Group Minimum Size

Abalone Blacklip:Arthur River east to

Musselroe Point: 12mmOther waters: 138mm

Greenlip:Montagu east to Bridport: 132mm

Other waters: 145mm

Eastern Region 5 10 25

Western Region 10 10 -

Mainland Tasmania - 10 -

Octopus 5 10 - -Rock Lobster

North West zonemale: 110 mm

female: 105 mm

Other watersmale: 110 mm

female: 105 mm

Eastern Region 2 4 10 Western Region 5 10 25 Northern Bass Strait 2 4 10Mainland Tasmania, Flinders, Cape Barren and Bruny Islands including homes, shacks and vehicles

- 10 -

Scallops 50 50 on water100 on land

Queen and commercial 100mm,

doughboy 80mm

Giant Crab 1 1 - male: 110 mmfemale: 105 mm

Inshore Crabs 15 30 - -Prawns 50 100 - -Sea Urchins no limit no limit no limit no limitBait Invertebrates (soldier crabs, burrowing shrimp, marine worms) 50 100 - -

Catch Limits DefinitionsBag Limit – the maximum number or weight of a particular type of fish you as an individual fisher can take in any one day.Possession Limit – the maximum number or weight of a particular type of fish you as an individual fisher can possess in a specified area in Tasmania. If no area is specified, it applies anywhere in Tasmania including in your home. A receipt is required if you have fish in excess of the possession limit.Boat Limit – the maximum number or weight of a particular type of fish that can be possessed in one boat on any one day. Personal daily bag and possession limits still apply.

Fish in excess of any catch limit or any undersize fish must be returned to the water even if no longer alive. Highgrading your catch is not allowed, see page 30.

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Fish Group Minimum SizeBaitfish (anchovy, sprat, sardine, hardyhead) 50 100 - -

Barracouta 15 30 - -Boarfish, Longsnout 2 4 - 45 cmBream (marine waters) 5 10 - 25 cmCod 15 30 - -Elephantfish 2 4 - -Flathead, Sand and Tiger 20 30 - 32 cm

Flathead, Bluespotted and Rock5

(Only 1 over 60 cm)

10 - 40 cm

Flounder 15 30 - 25 cmGarfish 15 30 - 25 cmGurnard and Ocean Perch 15 30 - -Kingfish, Yellowtail 5 10 - 45 cmLeatherjacket 10 20 - 20 cmMackerel and Redbait 30 60 - -Morwong, Banded 2 4 - between 36-46 cmMorwong, Jackass and Other 10 20 - 25 cmMullet 15 30 - 25 cmPike, Longfin 15 30 - -Salmon, Atlantic (marine waters) 12 24 - -Salmon, Australian 15 30 - 20 cmSnapper 5 10 - 30 cmSnook 5 10 - -Squid - Southern Calamari 10 20 - -Squid - Goulds 15 30 - -Swordfish or Marlin 1 1 2 -Tailor 5 10 - -Trevalla, Blue-eye 5 10 25 -Trevally, Silver 10 20 - 20 cmTrout (marine waters) 12 24 - -Trumpeter, Bastard 5 10 - 38 cmTrumpeter, Striped 4 8 20 55 cm

Tuna, Bluefin, Yellowfin, Bigeye 2 2 4 (only 2 over 1.5m) -

Tuna, Albacore 5 10 - -Tuna, Skipjack 10 20 - -Warehou, Blue and Silver 10 20 - 25 cmWhiting, King George 5 10 - 35 cmWhiting, Other 15 30 - -Wrasse 5 10 - 30 cmOther fish not listed, except ornamental and protected species 5 10 - -

Catch limits are a combined total for all species in a fish group.

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