TARFish is a fully independent peak body representing the interests of recreational fishers in Tasmania.
The objectives of TARFish are primarily to:
- Provide a forum for recreational fishers to raise relevant issues;
- Represent the interests of recreational fishers in communication with government, commercial fishers, industry, research bodies and the community;
- Communicate information to recreational fishers;
- Educate the community on environmental and recreational fishing issues;
- Promote the wise use and conservation of fish stocks and habitat, and
- Promote research into recreational fishing issues.
TARFish is very keen to build a strong association which truly reflects the concerns of those who have an interest in recreational fishing.
About Us
TARFish was established in 2004 to provide the following benefits to recreational fishers:
- The identification and resolution of issues causing concern to recreational fishers;
- The strength of a single unified voice speaking to government, industry and the community;
- The communication of information;
- The promotion of good fishing practices;
- The education of the community on respect for the environment;
- The pursuit of research into recreational fishing concerns and
- The promotion of happy fishing.
TARFish is funded from the licence fees paid by recreational marine fishers in Tasmania.
Contact Us
Mark Nikolai
Chief Executive Officer
GPO Box 2198
Hobart 7001
Telephone: 1300 665 225
Mobile: 0403 868 004
Email: mark.nikolai@tarfish.org