What is ARFF?
The Australian Recreation Fishing Foundation is the national representative organisation for recreational fishing in Australia. Together with our members, we strive to support Australia’s 5 million recreational fishers and promote ethical, sustainable, and enjoyable fishing.
Key Resources
The Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation, in collaboration with the Fisheries Research & Development Corporation, is proud to announce the release of the RecFishing Research; RD&E Plan, 2024-2029, which has been developed to strategically address the needs of the Australian recreational fishing sector over the next 5-10 years. In developing the plan, RecFishing Research was able to leverage the extensive reach of ARFF’s member organisations to identify the issues most important to the future of fishing in Australia.
You can read the plan by clicking the image to the right.
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 and connection across the recreational fishing community.
Key themes include:
The Power of Recreational Fishing Data
The Economic Value of Recreational Fishing
Rec Fisher Stewardship
Elevating Women in Fishing
If you’re passionate about the future of recreational fishing, whether you work, play or have any role in the sector — this is an event not to miss.
To find out more about the event and register your spot visit the website!
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 of the general public who consume seafood or otherwise have an interest in fisheries.
To find out more about the National Fisheries Plan click the link provided.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – National Fisheries Plan