Other Fisheries

There are a number of other fisheries popular with recreational fishers including oysters, mussels, clams, seaweed collecting, shell collection from beaches and home aquariums. Find out about bag limits, gear and area restrictions for these species.

In this Topic

  • Aquarium Species
    Information on collecting marine species for home aquariums.
  • Protected Species
    Tasmania's protected fish species.
  • Seaweed Collection
    Collection of cast seaweed for private use.
  • Shellfish
    Bag limits, protected species and safe eating advice for recreationally collected shellfish such as mussels, clams and oysters.

Contact

Recreational Fishing Enquiries
Recreational Fisheries Section
1 Franklin Wharf
Hobart TAS 7001
Phone: 03 6165 3233, 1300 720 647
Email: fishing.enquiries@dpipwe.tas.gov.au