We are the government recognised, fully independent peak body set up to represent Tasmania’s recreational fishers. Our goal is to protect, promote and create sustainable, accessible, enjoyable and safe fishing for the benefit of Tasmanians.
From the nonsensical and non responses to new election commitment heights, our scorecard reveals the results.
David O’Byrne is the first to respond to TARFish’s recreational fishing priorities, supporting first access for recreational fishers to rock lobster on the East Coast and setting the bar for the major parties and other key independents to meet.
Peter George’s policy is a direct threat to the Tasmanian way of life and to the thousands of jobs and the regional communities that recreational fishing supports
Over 130,000 Tasmanians goes fishing, that’s one in four Tasmanians. Recreational fishing is part of the Tasmanian way of life and contributes $270 million to the state economy and 2,670 jobs.
We recognise that Tasmania’s financial situation is dire and budget repair is needed. That’s why we have focused our fishing priorities on low or no cost priorities, demonstrating that we’re prepared to do our bit to getting the budget back on track.
Recreational Fishing is part of the Tasmanian way of life.
Our ask on behalf of Tasmanian rec fishers is a modest but much needed investment to support the Tasmanian way of life AND the economic benefits it delivers around Tasmania.
Supporting sand flathead recovery and kelp reforestation will deliver jobs, economic returns and secure this important part of the Tasmanian way of life for generations to come. We need all political parties and politicians to commit to investment in sand flathead recovery and kelp reforestation.
Without it, we could lose 40,000 recreational fishers and the next generation of young fishers.
Breaking News:
Huon Aquaculture to medicate fish with antibiotics in lower D'Entrecasteaux
New South East Marine Park Management Plan released quietly today
Expressions of interest sought from TARFish members for sardine reference group
Tassie's rec fishers just LOVE scallops and there is good news and bad news in the State Government’s proposed changes to the scallop rules. TARFish warmly welcomes proposed catch sharing arrangements but does not support plans to open a commercial dive fishery - find out why.
Tassie's rec fishers are the greatest users of marine parks and the proposed lock outs by the Commonwealth Government fail to recognise our low impact. TARFish does not support the draft plan and believes that consultation was critically flawed. We think there's a better way.
There is plenty happening in recreational fishing right now and more coming up. Here’s a quick update on what’s coming up in the next couple of months
The latest IMAS survey of recreational fishing in Tasmania shows what we already knew – more Tasmanians are fishing more often! Find out what it means for sand flathead and more…
