Commercial fisheries
The Victorian Fisheries Authority manages several commercial fisheries throughout the state.
These fisheries supply an extensive variety of species to domestic and international markets.
They provide some of the world's finest seafood, including abalone, rock lobster, King George whiting and snapper.
To ensure the sustainability of these valuable fisheries, the resources are managed to a world-class standard through a range of fisheries management tools and strategies.
Victoria's commercial fisheries are:
- Abalone Fishery
- Bait Fisheries
- Bays and Inlet Fisheries
- Eel Fishery
- Giant Crab Fishery
- Multi-species Ocean Fisheries
- Octopus Fishery
- Pipi Fishery
- Rock Lobster Fishery
- Scallop Fishery
- Scallop Dive (Port Phillip) Fishery
- Sea Urchin Fishery
- Wrasse Fishery