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This app allows users to report tagged marine life, including lobsters, finfish, and crabs, to aid in sustainable fisheries research and management. Users can easily submit details such as photos, tag numbers, breeding status, size, and location of the animals.
1.15
August 9, 2019
Minor bug fixes
FishtagWA is used to report tagged lobsters, finfish, and crabs to the Department of Fisheries. This data helps in managing fish stocks sustainably for future generations.
You will need to provide a photo showing the tag, the tag number, the breeding status (for lobsters and crabs), whether the animal was released or retained, its size, and its location. The current date is automatically recorded.
Yes, the Species screen within FishtagWA is designed to assist you in identifying the breeding status of rock lobsters and crabs if you are unsure.
By recording the location where the fish or animal was caught, FishtagWA provides data on how far the animal has moved since it was released. You can use your current location or the location where you caught the animal.
Yes, your fishing details will remain confidential. The Department of Fisheries is responsible for managing the State’s marine and freshwater fisheries and ecosystems.
Yes, by providing your contact details, the Department of Fisheries can report back to you about how far the animal has moved and how much it has grown since it was released.
FishtagWA is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.
The latest version of FishtagWA is 1.15, which was last updated on August 9, 2019. The app was initially released on January 3, 2014.