Fish processing
A fish processor is anyone involved in processing, storing, transporting, or dealing with fish or other aquatic resources, for a commercial process. Fish processing can also include:
- scaling
- gilling
- gutting
- filleting
- freezing
- chilling
- packing
- any other activity involved in preparing fish for sale.
Get information on the rules and registration requirements that apply to fish processing.
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Rules >
The fish processing sector is managed under the Fisheries Management Act 2007. Read more about general and fish processor rules and regulations.
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Registration >
Anyone processing fish or aquatic resources from South Australian commercial fishers or aquaculture farmers must be registered as a fish processor with PIRSA. Find out how to apply.
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Electronic reporting
As of 1 November 2024, licence holders are required to submit their catch and effort electronically through the Commercial Fishing SA application.
Fishers can also access the myPIRSA portal and directly report their catch and effort electronically into the eCatch (Digital Reporting) Service.
