Populations of sand flathead have "severely declined" in Tasmanian waters, prompting the government to close a fishery in the state's south-east to recreational anglers. The dwindling population has ...

The state Fish and Wildlife Commission on Tuesday approved updated fishing regulations that include an expanded single-hook restriction on the Flathead River. A regulation change in 2020 limited ...

Minister for Primary Industries and Water Gavin Pearce said the latest research from the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) shows sand flathead stock is depleted below critical levels, ...

One of Tasmania’s most popular fish is off the table in a large area of the state’s southern waters. From March 1, the Tasmanian government will temporarily close the south-east sand flathead zone.