Tagging Is Vital To Fish Research

Fish tagging in Queensland is coordinated by the Australian National Sports-fishing Association (ANSA). Dart tags are available from the MIFSG committee and are sold at the cost price of 50c each.

Fish tagging allows the collection of scientific data such as survival rates and growth rates. By tagging not only local barramundi but also those in the Gulf Rivers, information can be gathered on fish movements. It will generate great interest to prove that "Moondarra Barra" can survive the journey to the gulf and beyond. If it is proven that barramundi regularly migrate long distances, then the translocation issue may need to be reconsidered. Already a barramundi tagged in Cairns has been caught in the Norman River.

When a tagged fish is caught please phone in the length, tag number, date and place of capture Information is used to gain valuable knowledge of fish growth and movements Tags are often covered in algal growth making them hard to see. Fish tagging is a community based program that benefits everyone that fishes our waterways. For further enquiries please phone 'Suntag' on 1800 077 001

To encourage fish tagging, ANSA issues a handsome certificate (blank certificate shown below) that names the place and time of capture, the fish\'s length and weight, and the tackle used. Copies of the certificate are sent to the original tagger and to each subsequent successful angler each time the fish is recaptured.

Click on the certificate to go to the ANSA web site.