Catch news

The latest news on recreational and commercial fishing, and aquaculture in Queensland.

July 2024

  • Noah's arc: from hospital patient to Fish 'n $IPS winner
  • Try our FADs during the snapper and pearl perch closure
  • Helping to clean up the Maroochy River

June 2024

  • Baroon Pocket Dam on the board in Fish 'n $IPS
  • Qld Fishing 2.0 app updated with new zoning
  • Queensland prawns and bugs the star of the show

May 2024

  • 17yo snares first prize in Fish 'n $IPS 2.0
  • It's bass closure time
  • More adjustment packages available for net-free fishing zones

April 2024

  • We've launched Fish 'n $IPS 2.0
  • We've earmarked three more dams to be stocked
  • Have your say on black jewfish

March 2024

  • Feedback wanted on proposed recreational fishing changes
  • Check out our newest FADs
  • A tale of sustainable, premium reef fishing

February 2024

  • Sustainable seafood on the menu
  • Spanish mackerel southern closures
  • Celebrate Lunar New Year with fresh Queensland seafood

January 2024

  • We have another Fish ‘n’ $IP$ winner!
  • Monitoring Spanish mackerel and coral trout in the Torres Strait
  • Apply for a First Nations fishing grant