Becoming a Master Fisher in Queensland

About this role

Master Fishers control fishing vessels and fishing operations to catch and preserve fish, crustacea and molluscs.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Master Fisher include:

• directs fishing operations by using knowledge about the species sought, fishing areas, seasons and the capabilities of the vessel and crew
• directs crew in catching fish, molluscs and crustacea at varying depths using nets, lines, poles, pots and traps.