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Commercial Scallop Fishery

The Tasmanian scallop fishery is primarily based on the harvest of the commercial scallop (Pectin fumatus). Although commercial fishers can legally take the doughboy scallop (Mimachlamys asperrimus) and the queen scallop (Equichlamys bifrons), they have virtually no commercial significance in Tasmania.

The scallop fishery is highly regulated, with the Government placing tight management controls on the fishery. These include a minimum size limit, closed areas and catch restrictions based on a quota unit system.

	New Management Plan for the Tasmanian Scallop Fishery The new management plan for the recreational and commercial scallop fishery came into effect 1 Mar 2010.

	2010 Commercial Scallop Season Update on the 2010 Tasmanian commercial scallop season.

	2009 Commercial Scallop Season Information on the 2009 scallop season.

	2008 Commercial Scallop Season Information on the 2008 scallop season.

	2007 Commercial Scallop Season Structure for the Commercial Scallop Open Season 2007.

	Scallop Catch Updates Monthly updates on the amount of scallops taken by commercial fishers.

For further information contact:

  David Jarvis
  Senior Fisheries Management Officer
  1 Franklin Wharf HOBART TAS 7000
  Phone: 03 6233 6380
  Fax: 03 6234 1335
  Email: David.Jarvis@dpipwe.tas.gov.au

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