Understanding Queensland Seafood
from ocean to plate
Now more than ever, consumers are asking about where their food comes from, how natural it is, and most importantly, is it local?
Queensland Catch was established to give consumers confidence that their seafood is the real deal. Wild-caught, local, and responsibly harvested in Queensland.
About Us
Queensland Catch tells seafood lovers the story of true local seafood. The registered collective trademark proudly identifies commercially wild-caught seafood sourced from the pristine, clean waters of Queensland.
Our Mission
Queensland Catch connects seafood consumers with the commercial fishing families who harvest wild-caught seafood in Queensland. It provides tasty recipes, helpful tips, and shares the story from ocean to plate.
QSIA
Queensland Catch is a Collective Trademark (No.1301023) owned by the members of the Queensland Seafood Industry Association.
Recipes & Tips
Browse through a number of delicious recipes, best seafood practices, tips and more!
Easy as Australian crab linguine with fresh tomato, garlic and basil
It may sound fancy, but this simple pasta dish is perfect for midweek entertaining! Created by Great Australian Seafood.
Honey and sesame snap prawn skewers with green mango salad
Crispy and golden these southern fried Australian King Prawns with ranch dipping sauce are the perfect starter for any party.
Easy as whole roasted Queensland coral trout
A whole Coral Trout is impressive centrepiece for special occasions. Using a beautiful whole fish means leftovers can be used for days in salads, sandwiches or straight for fridge to gob.
Find local seafood
Use our seafood locator to easily find Queensland seafood retailers, wholesalers and fish and chip shops near you.
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Your Importance as a Seafood Consumer
1. Choose Queensland Wild-Caught Seafood
Support local fishers and keep money in regional communities.
2. Ask Where Your Seafood Comes From
Ask “is it local?” – Imported seafood often replaces local supply when fisheries are restricted.
3. Add Your Voice
Join our seafood consumer network to stay informed and help shape fair, balanced fisheries policy.
Add Your Voice for Queensland Seafood
If you care about:
➤ Access to local food
➤ Fair and science-based fisheries management
➤ Regional jobs and coastal communities
➤ Transparency and accountability in decision making
Then we’d love to keep you informed and involved!
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Seafood Events
Enjoy Queensland Seafood on offer at the following events and festivals. Always remember to ask “is it local?”
Taste Port Douglas
Culinary extravaganza, masterclasses, long lunches, celebrity chef dinners, festival village.
Location: Port Douglas
Date: 6-9 August 2026
Curated Plate, Sunshine Coast
Series of Seafood Events, chef collaborations and dining experiences!
Location: Mooloolaba
Date: 24 July – 2 August 2026
Cardwell Seafest
Held against the stunning backdrop of the Coral Sea, this festival offers a rich array of activities, including seafood feasts, live music, arts and crafts, and family-friendly entertainment. The event highlights the region’s bountiful marine life and culinary traditions, attracting both locals and visitors to indulge in fresh, locally sourced seafood.
Location: Cardwell Foreshore
Date: 2-5 October 2026
OceanFest, Bundaberg
Local Wild-caught seafood, food stalls, live entertainment, ocean-themed attractions.
Location: Bundaberg
Date: 29 August 2026
Straddie's Biggest Seafood Spectacular
Straddie Oyster Festival is a celebration of their Local Fresh Oysters and Prawns with live entertainment, market stalls and kids entertainment.
Oyster and Prawn Comps and the famous Mud Crab Races are also a huge hit.
Location: North Stradbroke Island
Date: 17 January 2026
Outback by the Sea Festival, Karumba
Local Wild-caught seafood, food stalls, live entertainment, Mud Crab workshops, prawn peeling competitions and kids entertainment.
Location: Normanton & Karumba
Date: 26 September to 4th October 2026
Our People
Our East Coast NX Fishers Story
Our East Coast Prawns Story
Need Help with CoOL?
The countdown is on! 
With Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) enforcement starting 1 July 2026, now is the time to make sure food service menus are compliant. If seafood is on a menu, it must be label led clearly as A | I | M.
If you need help understanding what this means for your business or an establishment that you frequent, please don’t hesitate to contact us for support. There are tools available online, and on our website to assist.
Seen A | I | M in the wild?
If you’ve seen the new method used, please share the menu or board with us on socials! Tag @queenslandcatch + use #ShowUsYourCoOL
You can also complete a declaration form with Seafood Industry Australia, to be mentioned and shared on their @greataustralianseafood socials!
Get recognised by industry and customers.Our Peak Body
Queensland Seafood Industry Association
The Queensland Seafood Industry Association (QSIA) is the peak industry body representing Queensland’s commercial wild-caught seafood industry. From the Gulf of Carpentaria to along the East Coast and down to the Gold Coast -our members are the fishers, processors, wholesalers, retailers, allied businesses and seafood professionals who bring you the freshest, most sustainable, and premium seafood in the world.
Contact Us
- contact@queenslandcatch.com.au
- PO Box 8411, Woolloongabba, Queensland 4102