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25.01.2022 During August, IMAS University of Tasmania researchers worked with commercial abalone divers to complete Blacklip Abalone dive surveys at 200 sites in Eastern T...asmania - all in just over two weeks! The survey involved paired divers swimming for 10 minutes at each site, counting and measuring every abalone observed, to get a rapid snapshot across a broad area. This enables researchers to effectively measure widespread abalone recovery and abundance. The dive survey is an example of how research and industry can work together to achieve great outcomes. Get the full story: https://tinyurl.com/Abalone-Dive-Surveys Commercial abalone diver Bryan Denny (L) and IMAS researcher Lachlan Tainsh (R) prepare for their 'timed swim'. Photo: Sean Larby

24.01.2022 Have you caught a salmon escapee? You can be a citizen scientist and help us better understand the implications of large salmon escape events. Each time you g...o fishing for escapees simply take note of: Date and location fished, number of salmon caught (helps us to understand dispersal and catch trends) The salmon’s stomach contents how many have food in their stomachs (what types of food) and how many are empty? (helps us to understand ecological impacts) Keep your notes handy and stay tuned! IMAS fisheries researchers are developing a fisher survey, similar to the one conducted in 2018, and we hope to make it available soon. The aim is to understand the dispersal, trend in catches and potential ecological impacts of these escape events. Read about our 2018 fisher survey: https://tinyurl.com/2018-salmon-escape-study

24.01.2022 Plenty of great Striped Trumpeter getting caught all around TAS. We are keen to get your donated stripey frames right up until the season closes on August 31. ...As always, we are after the head, skeleton and guts (especially the gonads) all attached bag up, label and drop off (fresh or frozen) at one of 16 locations around TAS. Thanks for your help! See more

23.01.2022 Our recreational fishing public consultation sessions get underway tomorrow starting in Hobart on Thursday, Friday and Monday from 12:00pm onwards. Everyone is welcome and we're looking forward to hearing your views on fishing in your local area and around the state. Session venues and times are at: www.fishing.tas.gov.au/rec-strategy

22.01.2022 Join almost 3000 Tasmanians who've already had their say on the future of our most popular pastime Take our survey in less than 10 minutes, it closes at midnight this Sunday. www.surveymonkey.com/r/tas-fishing

22.01.2022 IMAS University of Tasmania researchers have been investigating the distribution and intensity of Southern Calamari spawning activity along the north coast of T...asmania since 2016. The focus: to confirm the peak Southern Calamari spawning season and identify potential spawning ‘hotspots’ along the coast. The outcome: a scientific basis for managing the fishery and to inform spawning season closures. Get the full story: https://tinyurl.com/Calamari-spawning-TAS FRDC #southerncalamari #imasresearch

20.01.2022 JOB VACANCY Do you have great communication and interpretive skills? The Recreational Fisheries Section is recruiting a new team member based in Launceston to lead our fisheries engagement activities. Details: https://bit.ly/3dEX7k2

18.01.2022 The dates for the 2020 rock lobster season are: WATERS OUTSIDE THE EAST COAST STOCK REBUILDING ZONE The recreational sector will open on Sunday 1 November 2020. The commercial sector will open on Sunday 15 November 2020.... EAST COAST STOCK REBUILDING ZONE The recreational sector will open on Saturday 5 December 2020. The commercial sector will open on Tuesday 8 December 2020. The slightly earlier opening date for waters outside the ECSRZ maintains the buffer of two weeks between the opening of the recreational and commercial seasons including the bonus of a long weekend for northern fishers. Check the rock lobster rules here: www.fishing.tas.gov.au/rec/rocklobster

18.01.2022 If you are heading to the West Coast for some fishing, please note this advice from MAST.

17.01.2022 Public recreational fishing consultation sessions are being held in Dover this Wednesday, 16 September at 5:30-6:30pm and 6:30-7:30pm at the Dover District School Hall. We'll also be at Blackmans Bay on Thursday. To see a full list of sessions around the state and to register go to: www.fishing.tas.gov.au/rec-strategy

16.01.2022 To protect spawning squid, the area from Cape Grim east to Cape Naturaliste will be closed for recreational and commercial squid fishing from this Thursday 1 October until 31 October inclusive. In the closed area: Taking or possessing squid and calamari species is prohibited. You cannot possess a squid jig attached to a fishing line. Commercially purchased squid bait can be used. www.fishing.tas.gov.au//fishe/north-coast-calamari-closure

15.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who responded to our survey about Tasmania’s recreational sea fishing future. Keep having your say by commenting on initiatives proposed in a new discussion paper we've released as part of developing the Tasmanian Recreational Sea Fishing Strategy. Comment using the online form or attend one of the consultation sessions we are holding around the state. The comment period is open until 25 October. www.fishing.tas.gov.au/rec-strategy

15.01.2022 Enjoy your beach fishing. One simple message to limit your impact. Keep on the wet sand - not on the upper shore where birds may be nesting.

14.01.2022 Tassie offshore rec fishers are more hooked than ever on Blue-eye Trevalla, but are fishing less for species like Striped Trumpeter and Southern Bluefin Tuna, a...n IMAS University of Tasmania study has found. The study, Tasmania’s second specific offshore recreational fishing survey, is important for understanding fish numbers and the changing marine environment, so offshore fisheries can be managed sustainably. Get the full story + download the snapshot and report here: https://tinyurl.com/Offshore-RecFishTAS-news Fisheries Tasmania

14.01.2022 Last day! Our recreational fishing survey closes tonight at midnight. www.surveymonkey.com/r/tas-fishing

14.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who came to our Hobart womens clinic this morning Lots of fish caught and new skills learned Next up is the St Helens clinic on Monday at the main wharf from 10am-12pm.

14.01.2022 Recreational fishing sessions are on in Burnie tonight at 5, 6 and 7pm at the Burnie Arts and Function Centre and Smithton tomorrow at Tall Timbers at 5 and 6pm. Come and talk to us about what's happening with fishing in your area. How are the catches of emerging species such as King George whiting, bluespot flathead and snapper? What are your ideas about managing popular species such as sand flathead and calamari? Should there be better access to shore-based fishing around the North West and West Coasts? More details at: www.fishing.tas.gov.au/rec-strategy

14.01.2022 Recreational rock lobster fishers are reminded that the season is currently open for waters OUTSIDE the East Coast Stock Rebuilding Zone (ECSRZ). The ECSRZ opens for recreational rock lobster fishing on Saturday 5th December 2020. See our website for maps and boundaries. https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au//r/rock-lobster-area-management

13.01.2022 Great example. If you catch it, take care of it.

12.01.2022 Staff from the Wild Fisheries Management Branch have just completed a round of port visits for commercial fishers undertaken in collaboration with the Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council and the Tasmanian Rock Lobster Fishermans Association. Preliminary research information and current fisheries issues were key topics. The meetings also provide an opportunity for fishers to discuss their views on a range of issues facing their industry. Port visits were held at Bicheno, Hobart, King Island, Launceston, Eaglehawk Neck, Port Huon, Stanley, Strahan, St Helens and Triabunna.

12.01.2022 Heading for a taste of Atlantic Salmon from the D’Entrecasteaux Channel Area? If you can, please take a note of the gut contents as DPIPWE and IMAS may contact you later so we can learn more about the fate of escaped Atlantic Salmon. Remember there are different rules on the landward side of the seaward limits. Notably: An Inland Fisheries Angling Licence is required; In inland waters the daily bag limit is 5; and the minimum size is 220 mm; ... In Marine waters the bag limit is 12 and possession limit is 24 with no minimum size. NO GILL NETTING IS ALLOWED IN INLAND WATERS. Use the Tas Fish Guide App or Interactive Fishing Map to see netting restrictions and the seaward limits. https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au//recreational-/area-restrictions https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au//publications-and-products/tasma See the IFS website for the descriptions of seaward limits: https://www.ifs.tas.gov.au//huon-and-esperance-rivers-inla

12.01.2022 The recreational scallop season opens tomorrow Saturday, 27 March for all waters except the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. Please check your licence is valid before you go fishing. You can pick up a measuring gauge from Service Tasmania and selected tackle shops. The season is open until 31 July 2021. www.fishing.tas.gov.au/rec/scallops

12.01.2022 Check out the new web app Seafood Trails from the Tasmanian Seafood Industry Council at: www.seafoodtrails.com.au

12.01.2022 UPDATE: Aqua Spa will now be in Hobart during this time and no longer working at the identified lease boundary in the lower Channel as previously advised. -------------- Fishers in the D'Entrecasteaux Channel area please note that Tassal have been given temporary authorisation by DPIPWE to operate their well boat Aqua Spa on the outside edge of several of their leases to undertake fish bathing operations until 15 March 2021.... The leases are located in the southern Channel area, being Marine Farming Lease Nos 078, 185, 210 and 203. They can be viewed on the Government's LISTmap at https://maps.thelist.tas.gov.au/listmap/app/list/map Navigational aids in accordance with Marine and Safety Tasmania marking requirements will be used.

12.01.2022 Reminder to North West Coast fishers, recreational fishing sessions are heading your way this week. We are in Devonport tonight at 5, 6 and 7pm, Burnie tomorrow (Tues) at 5, 6 and 7pm, then Smithton on Wednesday with sessions at 5 and 6pm. We're looking forward to hearing your views on what fishing should look like over the next decade. Talk to the recreational fisheries team at one of the sessions or make an online submission. Venues and details at: www.fishing.tas.gov.au/rec-strategy

11.01.2022 The recreational rock lobster season closes from Saturday 1st May for: - all rock lobster in the Eastern Region; and - females in the Western Region. Rock lobster pots and rings must be off the water in the Eastern Region by midnight on Friday 30 April. Fishers cannot transit to or from the Western Region around Whale Head or Point Sorell with lobster or gear on board during the Eastern Region closed season. The season for males in the Western Region remains open until 31 August 2021.

10.01.2022 The recreational fisheries team are making good use of their time in the north west, installing a new fish identification sign at Montagu after the last one was vandalised. Catch up with Rod and Trav tonight at the Tall Timbers in Smithton (public sessions at 5:00 or 6:00pm) to discuss any local fishing issues and talk about your vision for recreational fishing in Tasmania. Further info at www.fishing.tas.gov.au/rec-strategy

10.01.2022 Marine Police have seized a commercial fishing vessel and charged three men with unlawful commercial Rock Lobster fishing at a significant cost to the fishery. ... Police will allege the fishermen were misreporting catch, fishing inside marine reserves, retaining under size Rock Lobster and unlawfully selling Rock Lobster. The complex and lengthy police investigation culminated this week with the charge of Trafficking in Fish under the Living Marine Resources Act 1995 laid against a: 29-year-old commercial Rock Lobster fisherman from Seven Mile Beach 26-year-old commercial Rock Lobster fisherman from Sandy Bay 52-year-old man from Acacia Hills The three men were bailed to appear before the court in February. Police also seized a 15-metre commercial fishing vessel. The vessel has been returned under stringent conditions. Police wish to remind members of the public and businesses that with the Rock Lobster season about to commence, legally seafood can only be purchased from approved fishermen, wholesalers and retailers. Receipts must be obtained and in the case of purchased Rock Lobster tags must he attached to the fish. Serious fines and special penalties may apply. Illegal fishing activity can be reported to Fishwatch on 0427 655 557.

09.01.2022 Anglers are reporting that large escaped Atlantic salmon are providing excellent fishing A reminder that the bag limit is 12, possession limit is 24 and there is no boat limit. You cannot sell, buy, barter or raffle recreationally caught fish but you are allowed to give your catch away. If you are using a net please remember: the net soak time is no longer than 2 hours if you are in a Shark Refuge Area. This includes the D'Entrecasteaux Channel (including North West Ba...y River and Huon River), the River Derwent and Frederick Henry and Norfolk Bays. See maps at: www.fishing.tas.gov.au//area-restrictio/shark-refuge-areas Night netting is not allowed other than in Macquarie Harbour (night is between one hour before sunset to sunrise). Your net must be adequately weighted so it doesn't roll up or get lost and become a ghost net. There must be buoys at each end of the net marked with your licence code and 'G'. Set over sand and not reef to avoid catching species such as bastard trumpeter that have a depleted stock status. Don't set nets near seabird rookeries or popular swimming beaches. Check the netting rules here: www.fishing.tas.gov.au//recre/scalefish/gear-restrictions

09.01.2022 A big Thank You!! Staff from the Parks and Wildlife Service and Marine Conservation Program in DPIPWE would like to pass on our sincere thanks to the Strahan an...d west coast community. Local community support has been a key component of the successful operation to date with everyone involved truly appreciative of the support and goodwill received. Marine Conservation Program West Coast Community Notice Board Our town, Strahan West Coast Visitor Information Centre Visit Cradle Coast Cradle Coast NRM Discover Tasmania West Coast Council Tasmania Police Tasmania SES CSIRO Marine and Safety Tasmania - MAST Huon Aquaculture Petuna Tassal Tasmanian Salmon Surf Life Saving Tasmania https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au//marine-/strahan-whale-stranding Tasmania Police

08.01.2022 What was the impact of the #COVID-19 pandemic on Australia’s seafood industry? A new IMAS University of Tasmania report, funded by the FRDC, shows there was no ...single COVID-19 story and that parts of the industry were seriously impacted. Industry and government working together helped industry do better than expected overall but there are lessons to be learnt to do better in the face of future shocks. This report is a pilot study, the first step towards collecting data that will help to future-proof the seafood industry. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/learnings-from-COVID-pandemic #seafoodindustry #Covid19 #imasresearch The COVID-19 crisis triggered huge changes, damage and opportunities in Tasmania’s fisheries and aquaculture sector (photos supplied by Emily Ogier)

07.01.2022 SEASON REMINDERS Rock Lobster: The recreational rock lobster season in the Western Region closes from tonight, 31 August at midnight. Striped Trumpeter: The striped trumpeter fishery closes for a two month period from tomorrow, 1 September to 31 October inclusive for recreational and commercial fishers. Keep up to date with season reminders and other recreational fishing news by signing up to our e-newsletter at www.fishing.tas.gov.au/emailnews

07.01.2022 Are you planning a trip to Tasmania or returning from a trip to the mainland or New Zealand? Making sure that you CHECK, CLEAN & DRY your recreational equipmen...t before you arrive in Tasmania is incredibly important for the protection of the Tasmanian environment. You will also have helped to meet your General Biosecurity Duty obligations. Aquatic and terrestrial pests and diseases, and weed seeds can be easily spread by wet, unclean, and contaminated equipment. Tasmania has world-class wilderness and recreational areas that offer amazing adventure and sporting opportunities. So before embarking on your next Tasmanian adventure or before returning home, remember to CHECK, CLEAN & DRY your recreational equipment and be ready to present your equipment to one of the Biosecurity officers for inspection on arrival. For more information, visit www.dpipwe.tas.gov.au/biosecurity, call 03 6165 3777, or email [email protected].

06.01.2022 Recreational fishing consultation sessions are well underway on the East Coast where we've been busy talking to fishers about local issues and the Tasmanian Recreational Sea Fishing Strategy. Last night Minister Guy Barnett attended the Orford sessions, he is pictured here with Glamorgan-Spring Bay Mayor Robert Young. Sessions are on today in Swansea, Bicheno and St Helens; next week we'll be in Launceston and Bridport. www.fishing.tas.gov.au/rec-strategy

05.01.2022 Catching a feed of flatties this Easter? Feel free to save your frames of Sand Flathead and donate them to the Tassie Fish Frame Collection Program. Once you’ve... filleted them, put the frames in a bag with a label (name, date caught, depth caught and location), and take them fresh or frozen to one of 16 drop off points around Tasmania (see pic for locations). See more

04.01.2022 A reminder to anglers that if you are chasing escaped salmon up the Huon or Esperance Rivers, a seaward limit separating State waters from inland waters exists. Check the IFS website as you may need a licence.

04.01.2022 West Coast fishers - recreational fishing sessions are on in Strahan tonight at 5, 6 and 7pm in the Henty Room at Strahan Village. Drop in to discuss local fishing issues and tell us about your vision for recreational fishing in Tasmania. More information at: www.fishing.tas.gov.au/rec-strategy

04.01.2022 Knowing the limitations of your vessel will help you make better decisions on the water. Learn how to be safe on the water this National Safe Boating Week at https://www.amsa.gov.au/national-safe-boating-week

02.01.2022 Consultation is now open on draft amendments to the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995 to enable digital processes as part of the Fisheries Digital Transition Project. To view the draft amendments and have your say visit: www.fishing.tas.gov.au/digital-processes-bill

01.01.2022 East Coast fishers, we are holding recreational fishing sessions this week at: Orford on Monday 28 September at the Orford Golf Club at 5:30 and 6:30pm. Swansea on Tuesday 29 September at the Town Hall at 10:00 and 11:00am. Bicheno on Tuesday 29 September at the Bowls and RSL Club at 2:00pm.... St Helens on Tuesday 29 September at Panorama at 5:00, 6:00 and 7:00pm. The Recreational fisheries team will be available to discuss local issues. What are your ideas about managing popular species such as flathead, calamari and lobster? Should there be better access to shore-based fishing on the East Coast? How are catches of emerging species such as King George whiting, kingfish and snapper? You can pre-register or just drop into one of the sessions. More information at: www.fishing.tas.gov.au/rec-strategy

01.01.2022 Stripey fishers, please support the Tassie Fish Frame Collection Program by donating your fish frames for research.