Gone Fishing Day 2026: Australia’s Biggest Celebration of Recreational Fishing

The Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF) is inviting Australians of all ages and experience levels to get out on the water and celebrate Gone Fishing Day 2026, taking place nationwide on Sunday 18 October. Gone Fishing Day is Australia’s annual celebration of recreational fishing. Established in 2016, the day is…

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New National Research Maps out Stewardship in Australian Recreational Fishing

Australia now has its first evidence-based picture of how recreational fishers understand and practise stewardship. Fishers aren’t a single audience, so the stewardship messaging shouldn’t treat them like one.  The findings come from FRDC Project 2024-073, A national study of stewardship in recreational fishing, led by Neil Howells of Hudson Howells….

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Recreational Fishing Forum 2025

Recreational Fishing Forum 2025 – Driving the Future of Recreational Fishing Join recreational fishing leaders and advocates from across Australia for a one-day forum dedicated to strengthening and advancing the sector. This event brings together peak bodies, decision makers, researchers, and innovators to share initiatives and insights, while building capacity…

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THE NATIONAL FISHERIES PLAN

The National Fisheries Plan aims to support and empower all sectors of the fishing, aquaculture and seafood community. These sectors are commercial, Indigenous and recreational fishing (marine, lakes and rivers), aquaculture and post-harvest. The broader fishing, aquaculture and seafood community also extends to those involved in fisheries research and members…

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