Summer Fishing Program

​​​​Go fishing this summer with Fishcare!  

Free fishing clinics are held around the state each summer, some are public clinics and others are pre-organised with Fishcare by community groups.​​​

 

Who are the clinics for?

​Open to Public Clinics

  • Everyone is welcome, see dates and times below.
  • All ages and levels of expertise are welcome.
  • If numbers exceed safety levels, participants actively fishing on the platform may be limited, but everyone gets a turn!
  • Parents are responsible for supervising their children.​

Community Group Clinics

  • Not open to the public, organised with Fishcare by prior arrangement. Contact one of our Fishcare Coordinators if your group is interested in organising a clinic. 

Fishing clinics - dates and times​

All Fishcare events are run in accordance with COVID safety guidelines. Please pre-register for the events by emailing fishcare@dpipwe.tas.gov.au. Depending on numbers, you can register at the event.

​When
​Where
​Can I attend: Public Clinic or Community Group?
​Monday 4 January
​St Helens Wharf
​Poss'M'agic Fishing Clinic
​Tuesday 5 January
 St Helens Wharf​ 10am - 1pm
 ​General Public Fishing Clinic
​Tuesday 5 January 
Sandy Bay​
​Community Group - Vacation Care
​Wednesday 6 January 
 Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay​ 10am - 1pm
 General Public Fishing Clinic
Fully Booked
​Thursday 7 January
​Binalong Bay Gulch 10am
​Parks and Wildlife Ranger Program
​Thursday 7 January
​Pirates Bay
11:00am
​Parks and Wildlife Ranger Program
​Saturday 9 January
​Eaglehawk Neck, Market
10:00 - 13:00
​Parks and Wildlife Ranger Program
​Tuesday 12 January
​Sandy Bay
​Community Group - Vacation Care
​Wednesday 13 January
​Sandy Bay
​Community Group - Vacation Care
​Friday 15 January​​
 George Town Pontoon
10am - 1pm​
 ​​General Public Fishing Clinic
​Friday 15 January

Short Beach, ​Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
2pm - 4pm
​General Public: Fishing Clinic and information session for multicultural fishers
Fully Booked
​Monday 18 January
 Clarence Point Pontoon​
11am - 2pm
 ​West Tamar Council & General Public Fishing Clinic
​Tuesday 19 January​​Stanley Wharf 10am - 1pm​Circular Head Council General Public Fishing Clinic
​Tuesday 19 January
Dru Point, Margate​​Community Group - Margate Holiday Program
Tuesday 19 January
George Town Pontoon
​Community Group - Northern Vacational Care
​Wednesday 20 January
Short beach, ​Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay 10am - 1pm
​General Public Fishing Clinic
Fully Booked​
​Thursday 21 January
​George Town Pontoon
​Reclink Tasmania Fishing Clinic

​Friday 22 January 
​Short Beach, ​Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay 2pm - 4pm​
​General Public: Fishing Clinic and information session for multicultural fishers
Fully Booked​
​Tuesday 26 January
Sandy Bay Regatta, Long Beach 
Australia Day Event
​Friday 29 January
​Sandy Bay
​Community Group - Discovery Early Learning Vacational Care
​Saturday 30 January
 ​Coles Bay 10am - 2pm
 ​General Public Fishing Clinic

What do I bring?

  • Rods and gear are available to use.
  • PFDs are available to use and attendees may be asked to wear these if requested by a Fishcare Coordinator.
  • Bring warm clothing, sun protection, food and drink if required!

Fishing Clinic Tamar River

Fishing Clinic Tamar River

What is the Summer Fishing Program?
The aims of the program are:
  • To impart basic fishing skills including casting, knot tying and rigging to children and new fishers.
  • To teach responsible fishing practices such as measuring, handling and releasing your catch.
  • To promote recreational fishing as a fun outdoors activity.
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Volunteering Opportunities

Are you interested in helping out at one of our fishing clinics?  Fishcare may need extra assistance with some of the Summer Fishing Clinics and it's a great way to see whether you'd enjoy joining us as a longer term volunteer.

Contact one of our Fishcare Coordinators for more information.

Contact

Fishcare South
Fishcare Coordinator South
134 Macquarie St
Hobart TAS 7000​​
Phone: 03 6165 3039
Email: fishcaresouth@dpipwe.tas.gov.au

Fishcare North
Fishcare Coordinator​ North (Work days: Mon-Wed)
DPIPWE Mt Pleasant Offices
171 Westbury Road
Launceston TAS 7250
Phone: 03 6777 2082
Email: fishcarenorth@dpipwe.tas.gov.au

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