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Anglers Alliance Tasmania Inc. (AAT) was formed in January 2006 as the peak body representing the interests of all Tasmanian fresh water anglers. AAT is recognized by Government and as such receives financial assistance for administration from Government through the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS).
DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES & WATER (DPIW)
Part of Tasmania's island advantage is the waters that surround our State, and the unique sea life that it supports. The Department is responsible for the management of our sea fisheries and has a strong focus on education and promoting public awareness. Marine farming, which is also regulated by the Department, has expanded rapidly in Tasmania in the past decade to become one of Tasmania's major industries.
Fishing in Tasmania has been around in many forms for many years! It's a place for grass roots anglers from around Tasmania, and Australia, to read about what's happening in the Island State plus a place to post information about fishing.
Provides access to factual information on recreational fishing.
INLAND FISHERIES SERVICE (IFS)
IFS has an obligation to manage Tasmania's freshwater resources in a sustainable manner, so that the best use is made of them while ensuring that Tasmania's freshwater fauna and its habitat are protected for the benefit of future generations.
MARINE AND SAFETY TASMANIA (MAST)
MAST is a statutory authority established to manage functions relating to the safe operation of all recreational boats and commercial vessels up to 500 tones, or 35 metres in length, in Tasmania. MAST manages the registration of vessels, licensing of motor boat operators and the management of moorings.
TASMANIAN AQUACULTURE and FISHERIES INSTITUTE (TAFI)
The Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI) is a marine research centre that supports the development and sustainable management of our living marine resources.
Tasfish.com is the online site for Tasmanian Fishing and Boating News. Tasfish specializes in the latest news on fishing in Tasmania. Tasmanian Fishing and Boating is a bi-monthly fishing newspaper that started in 1995 by Mike Stevens. It features current fishing options for Tasmania and is the only way to get the latest and greatest on Tasmanian fishing. Available at all leading newagents.
The Tasmanian Sportsfisher is a new generation fishing journal designed to highlight the diversity and excellence of Tasmanian angling to a wide audience within Tasmania, and to an increasingly large mainland Australian audience. This new bi-monthly magazine seeks to broaden angling techniques and attitudes that will open up avenues into angler travel, new tackle sales and boat usage.