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The latest news on recreational and commercial fishing, and aquaculture in Queensland.
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
December 2023
$800k in grants on the line for Queensland fishers to hook into
We have another Fish ‘n’ $IP$ winner!
Spanner make their return just in time for Christmas
November 2023
Measures build sustainable future for fishing industry and protect Great Barrier Reef
Fish ‘n’ $IP$ is the gift that keeps on giving
What you need to know about the next fin fish closure
October 2023
Queensland fishery operator receives major recognition for sustainability
Fish ‘n’ $IP$ boosts record grants to community stocking groups
Spanish mackerel and coral reef fin fish closures begin in northern Queensland
September 2023
Top tips for fishing this school holidays
Check out our latest Qld Fishing 2.0 updates
Catching up with an icon of the commercial industry
August 2023
Murray cod closure in place
Help protect Mary River cod during breeding season
Helping to ensure sustainable fisheries in Cape York
July 2023
New Spanish mackerel rules in place
‘Majestic piece of God’s creation’ caught by Fish 'n $IPS winner
For QBFP skipper Lynda, it’s all about making a difference