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Fishcare Tasmania

Fishcare volunteers are enthusiastic individuals who give up their time in order to help members of the recreational fishing community with good fishing practices and provide advice about Rules and Regulations.

There are currently 100 Fishcare volunteers working around Tasmania to improve your recreational fishing experience and to help make sure that there are fish for the future.

Code of Practice

Fishcare volunteers abide by all fisheries regulations and not have any prior convictions pertaining to fisheries offences.
Fishcare volunteers will not undertake any law enforcement function.
Fishcare volunteers are willing to commit their time and effort to structured education and various programs coordinated by the Department.
Fishcare Volunteers promote community awareness and understanding of recreational fishing rules and ethics.

You might see Fishcare volunteers on patrol at local fishing spots, educating school groups or manning one of our Fishcare Trailers at events such as AGFEST or boat shows. They also conduct Take a Kid Fishing days around the State.

Fishcare volunteers are well versed in the rules and regulations relating to recreational fishing and will be more than happy to answer any queries you may have. So, next time you see the distinctive blue and gold Fishcare uniform, have a question answered or just have a chat with your local Fishcare volunteer.

There are Fishcare volunteer groups in the South, North and Northwest. A part time regional coordinator, together with a senior support volunteer, coordinates each of these groups.

Find our more about becoming a Fishcare Volunteer.

Senior Support Volunteer Mark Williams and family at Sidmouth Boat Ramp

Contact: Fishcare Volunteers North

Quenton Higgs
165 Westbury Road Prospect
PO Box 46
Kings Meadows TAS 7249
Phone: 03 6336 5474
Fax: 03 6336 5311
Email: fishcarenorth@dpipwe.tas.gov.au

Contact: Fishcare Volunteers South

Tess McNeill
Fishcare Volunteer Regional Coordinator (South)
1 Franklin Wharf HOBART TAS 7000 TAS
Phone: 03 6233 9073
Fax: 03 6223 1539
Email: fishcaresouth@dpipwe.tas.gov.au

Contact: Fishcare Volunteers North West

Damian Heran
PO Box 578
Burnie TAS 7320
Phone: 0408 337 317
Email: fishcarenw@dpipwe.tas.gov.au

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