Recreational fishing monitoring

How we monitor participation rates and catch and effort data for recreational fishing activities in Queensland.

  • Boat ramp surveys

    This survey monitors changes in effort, catch rates and value of recreational fishing over time.

  • Statewide recreational fishing survey

    The survey series collects recreational fishing catch and effort information.

  • Keen Angler Program

    The program collects fish skeletons (fish frames) from recreational fishers to help monitor Queensland’s key fish stocks.

  • Estimating fish age

    Our fisheries scientists examine the otoliths (ear bones) to estimate fish age.

  • Fish aggregating devices

    Fish aggregating devices (FADs) help reduce the fishing pressure on overfished stocks.

Last updated: 10 Jul 2024