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Marine Recreational Fishery
BACKGROUND
Recreational fi shing is very popular in Tasmania, with almost one-third of all Tasmanians participating in this pastime
each year. A variety of fi shing activities are pursued to target a broad range of fi nfi sh and shellfi sh species, many of which
also have commercial signifi cance.
The 2000/01 national survey of recreational fi shing provided a comprehensive snapshot of the Tasmanian recreational
fi shery, including information on rates of participation, demographic characteristics of fi shers, details of fi shing and
economic activity.
FISHERY
During 2000/01 recreational fi shers fi shed for a total of 816,000 person days, equivalent to an average of almost seven days per
fi sher. Almost three-quarters of this fi shing effort occurred in saltwater as opposed to freshwater. Line fi shing is by far the most
common fi shing activity, being conducted from either boat or shore using bait or lures. Flathead dominate the retained catch
of saltwater fi sh followed by Australian salmon and a range of other fi nfi sh and squid species. In 2000/01, an estimated 360
tonnes of fl athead was retained (almost six times the commercial catch), 110 tonnes of Australian salmon (about one-quarter
of the commercial catch) and about 25 tonnes of calamary (about one-third of the commercial catch).
Tasmania is also recognised for its gamefi shing, with several species of tuna, including southern bluefi n, yellowfi n and albacore
tuna, being highly sought after.
Unlike most other states, gillnets can be used by recreational fi shers, the main target species being blue warehou, bastard
trumpeter and fl ounder. Flounder are also targeted using spears in shallow embayments.
Rock lobster is primarily taken by pots and diving but in some areas ring nets are used effectively to target the species.
Abalone are harvested by diving. In 2002/03, recreational fi shers harvested an estimated 150 tonnes of rock lobster and
70 tonnes of abalone.
MANAGEMENT
Management of the recreational fi shery is covered by the separate scalefi sh, rock lobster, abalone and scallop management
plans. In addition to prescribing the types of gear that can be used, size and bags limits and seasonal and area closures, the
management of the recreational fi shery is underpinned by a licensing system for selected fi shing activities. The recreational
use of nets is covered within this licensing system, as is fi shing for rock lobster, abalone and scallops.
TASMANIAN FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE | MARINE RECREATIONAL FISHERY RESEARCH PLAN | 2005-2008
BACKGROUND
Recreational fi shing is very popular in Tasmania, with almost one-third of all Tasmanians participating in this pastime
each year. A variety of fi shing activities are pursued to target a broad range of fi nfi sh and shellfi sh species, many of which
also have commercial signifi cance.
The 2000/01 national survey of recreational fi shing provided a comprehensive snapshot of the Tasmanian recreational
fi shery, including information on rates of participation, demographic characteristics of fi shers, details of fi shing and
economic activity.
FISHERY
During 2000/01 recreational fi shers fi shed for a total of 816,000 person days, equivalent to an average of almost seven days per
fi sher. Almost three-quarters of this fi shing effort occurred in saltwater as opposed to freshwater. Line fi shing is by far the most
common fi shing activity, being conducted from either boat or shore using bait or lures. Flathead dominate the retained catch
of saltwater fi sh followed by Australian salmon and a range of other fi nfi sh and squid species. In 2000/01, an estimated 360
tonnes of fl athead was retained (almost six times the commercial catch), 110 tonnes of Australian salmon (about one-quarter
of the commercial catch) and about 25 tonnes of calamary (about one-third of the commercial catch).
Tasmania is also recognised for its gamefi shing, with several species of tuna, including southern bluefi n, yellowfi n and albacore
tuna, being highly sought after.
Unlike most other states, gillnets can be used by recreational fi shers, the main target species being blue warehou, bastard
trumpeter and fl ounder. Flounder are also targeted using spears in shallow embayments.
Rock lobster is primarily taken by pots and diving but in some areas ring nets are used effectively to target the species.
Abalone are harvested by diving. In 2002/03, recreational fi shers harvested an estimated 150 tonnes of rock lobster and
70 tonnes of abalone.
MANAGEMENT
Management of the recreational fi shery is covered by the separate scalefi sh, rock lobster, abalone and scallop management
plans. In addition to prescribing the types of gear that can be used, size and bags limits and seasonal and area closures, the
management of the recreational fi shery is underpinned by a licensing system for selected fi shing activities. The recreational
use of nets is covered within this licensing system, as is fi shing for rock lobster, abalone and scallops.
TASMANIAN FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE | MARINE RECREATIONAL FISHERY RESEARCH PLAN | 2005-2008
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