Fisheries

Women in recreational fishing network

The network aims to encourage women to participate in recreational fishing in Queensland.

Harvest strategies

Harvest strategies approved

Another 13 harvest strategies developed to guide the future management of our fisheries have been approved

New commercial fishing rules and reporting requirements

From 1 September 2021, new regulations will support sustainable commercial fishing in Queensland

Do your part. Be SharkSmart

Sharks live in Queensland waters. While a negative encounter with a shark is rare, there are things you can do to reduce your risk.

Find a FAD and have a great fishing experience

Fish aggregating devices (FADS) are anchored offshore to attract fish – find out where they are and how to use them safely

Alerts

New commercial fishing rules and reporting requirements apply from 1 September 2021.

The Automated Interactive Voice Response (AIVR) phone system has been upgraded. Commercial fishers must now call the following numbers to report notices:

  • All east coast fisheries and the Gulf of Carpentaria mud crab fishery – call (07) 3031 8225
  • Gulf of Carpentaria black jewfish fishery – call (07) 3031 8235
  • Gulf of Carpentaria shark fishery – call (07) 3031 8215
  • Vessel tracking (manual reporting and checking unit polling status) – call (07) 3031 8283
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