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Marine Farms - Fishing Advice

Access for recreational fishing in marine farming areas is restricted. Most marine farming leases provide the leaseholder with exclusive right of occupation of the area and the seabed.

The corners of marine farming lease areas are marked with navigation markers. The industry is progressively moving to using the international IALA standard special marks on the corners of their lease areas (as illustrated). These markers are coloured yellow and may have lights and a cross.

A few simple rules should be followed:

Be aware of the location of marine farming leases in any area you intend to fish. If you are unsure, contact us (see details below).
Unless you have the prior permission of the leaseholder, keep well clear of the boundaries of marine farming leases. You must not enter the lease area.
Be careful if anchoring or fishing near a deep water marine farming zone. The anchors and mooring lines for farms can extend outside the lease boundaries and you may risk fouling your gear or anchor.

Contact: Marine Farming

Water and Marine Resources Division
Marine Farming Branch
GPO Box 44
Hobart TAS 7001
Phone: 03 6233 3370
Fax: 03 6233 3065
Email: MarineFarming.Enquiries@dpipwe.tas.gov.au

Department switchboard: 1300 368 550 (local call cost)

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