Fisher Science Tacklebox provides knowledge and resources to recreational fishers about fish habitat needs, enables fishers to participate in citizen science research. These projects build the capacity of fishers to undertake and better prioritise actions in their local rivers, for the fish they love most.

These resources build the capacity of fishers to map, monitor, learn and be aware about their local fish and waterways. We aim to give everyday fishers the tools and knowledge to discover more about their local fishing ecosystem and share their knowledge with their community, to ensure great fishing experiences right now and for generations to come.

Click on the tiles below to have immediate access to a number of tools to start collecting important information on your local waterways.
Share your findings with your local OzFish team scientist to help you analyse the results and plan the next steps.

Interested to know more? OzFish Members can access our SCALE UP self-paced training program by contacting info@ozfish.org.au for link and log in details.

*OzFish is a member of the Australian Citizen Science Association.

Habitat Health

Healthy habitats are where you’ll find the fish! Learn more about how to spot a healthy fishing spot. Look at change over time, how good is your riverbank? How healthy are the plants fish rely on the most? How much…
VIEW PROJECT Habitat Health

Fish / Wildlife

Discover a range of ways to learn what fish and wildlife are hanging out in your favorite fishing spot. What lives in your habitat really tells you a lot about the area and if it needs a habitat boost! This…
VIEW PROJECT Fish / Wildlife

Water

The health of the water your fish live in is critically important, it needs the right amount of oxygen, it can’t be too murky or too warm/cold. You can learn more about your target species habits by checking n the…
VIEW PROJECT Water
Habitat Mapping

Mapping

Habitat mapping is like a permanent record of what you’ve seen on your sounder! Where are all those complex snags and rock bars the fish love so much? And importantly, where are they lacking and in need of restoration?
VIEW PROJECT Mapping

These resources are made possible with the support of

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  • Australian Government
  • global giving logo
  • ACSA - Australian Citizen Science Assocation