Recreational fishers in South Australia have been asked to donate their filleted Australian Salmon frames for research from 1 July until 30 September 2020. 

Fish frames are the filleted skeletons with head, tail and guts still intact.

Scientists from the South Australian Research and Development Institute’s (SARDI) Aquatic Sciences division will study the donated fish frames to obtain important information on the size, age, growth and reproductive characteristics of Australian Salmon from across South Australia.

• By donating filleted Australian Salmon frames, recreational fishers will help to improve biological knowledge on this iconic species in local waters and ensure a sustainable Australian Salmon fishery for the future.

• Those who get involved will be in the running to win great prizes.

• It’s easy to donate your filleted Australian Salmon frames:

• Catch and fillet your Australian Salmon from SA waters between 1 July and 30 September 2020.

• Save and freeze your filleted frames, with the head, tail, and guts intact.

• Collect a donation form from your local participating tackle shop.

• Use a pencil to fill out the donation form, including your contact details and information on when and where your Australian Salmon were caught.

• Drop off your fish frames and completed donation form in a sealed bag at a participating tackle store, and you could win some great fishing prizes courtesy of Wilson Fishing, Shimano and SA Bait and Tackle Supplies. Terms and conditions apply (PDF 184.1 KB).

Local collection locations include Tacklebusters in Victor Harbor; Ingrams in Kingscote; Fishing Wholesalers in Lonsdale; The Scene in Seaford; and O'Sullivan Beach Boat Ramp.