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.
In both the Upper House and Lower House, from Devonport to Southport, Members of Parliament are lining up to offer their support for a short parliamentary inquiry into sand flathead management and a pause on the flathead ban while it takes place. Find out who supports the pause and parliamentary inquiry and what they said right here.
The Minister’s use of emergency provisions to close the fishery is not supported by the Government’s own science.
TARFish calls on Minister Gavin Pearce to pause planned sand flathead closure in south east Tasmania and urges all members of parliament to back the pause and deliver the promised review of sand flathead management.
Minister Gavin Pearce must delay sand flathead closure so proper and promised review can take place!
Find out more and how you can help right here.
Almost entirely absent from the Tasmanian Sardine Fishery discussion is a serious and honest assessment of the recreational fishing economy that has emerged and continues to accelerate on Tasmania’s north west coast. This change is being driven by the Southern Bluefin Tuna and snapper fishing and, we believe, underpinned by the sardine fishery.
TARFish is supporting important national research to better understand recreational fishing in Australia – and we need your help! Complete a 20-minute online survey about your fishing.
Being manipulated for the political agendas of politicians of any stripe is bloody frustrating. We’re being used as bait in a campaign that could ultimately restrict our rights and reshape Tasmania’s marine landscape.
Tasmania deserves a balanced conversation about aquaculture, marine protection, and recreational access. That conversation must be grounded in science, transparency, and respect—not fear, distortion, and political theatre.
It’s time for rec fishers to ask themselves: are we being informed or are we being used?
The TARFish Board sincerely thank Paul Lennon for the skill and knowledge he brought to TARFish over the last five years.
On his resignation as Independent Chair following the TARFish AGM Paul said, “I am proud of the progress we have made and in particular the effective working relationship built with our Ministers and government, stabilizing our financial position, growing our membership and advancing our organisational renewal goals.
Concerned by the recent announcement of new antibiotic florfenicol use by salmon farms and what it means for your fishing?
We’ve put together some information just for recreational fishers - without the spin.
TARFish has wrapped up a successful run of Rec Fisher Hubs, held across the state in Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie. Read the summary of what matters to rec fishers right here. And don’t forget to keep an eye out for a fisher hub near you!
Read TARFish’s draft response to the government’s proposed rock lobster harvest strategy - we want rec fisher feedback - can you help?
