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Recreational fishing

Queenslanders are keen anglers. Each year, more than 700,000 fish for recreation, with anglers taking home around 8500 tonnes of finfish, crabs and prawns. Queensland's fisheries resources are also important for tourism, attracting anglers from around Australia and the world.

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Permits for fishing in Queensland dams

Permits for fishing in Queensland dams

Before fishing in any of Queensland's dams, check to see whether you need a permit.

Shark fishing - safety first

Shark fishing - safety first

Shark fishing is extremely risky. Minimise the risk to yourself and others by following these safety precautions.

Page maintained by Roslyn Sharp
Last reviewed 18 September 2006

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