 Did you know recent estimates suggest nearly 277,000 people or one in six South Australians participate in recreational fishing? It's important to accurately assess recreational catch so we have good information guiding the decision making that protects South Australia's fish stocks. That's why the South Australian Research and Development Institute is working with the University of Tasmania to conduct a statewide recreational fishing survey estimating the participation, catch and effort of rec fishers. For this survey to be successful, it needs the help of our recreational fishing community. There are three elements to it. A telephone survey, on-site sampling and self-reporting via the SA Fishing App. South Australian residents will be randomly contacted by phone at the start of the year-long survey. With those contacted, fairly representing the fishing community, including people of all ages and backgrounds with varying levels of interest and fishing ability. Interviewers will check in with this group regularly to record their catch. This survey will provide important information that is comparable with previous statewide surveys. For those South Australians not contacted directly, you can still take part in the survey using the SA Fishing App. Download the app to record your catch and encourage your fishing mates to do the same. This is an exciting survey with important outcomes. Your participation will make a big difference and we encourage you to get involved. This is our opportunity as fishers to contribute as citizen scientists and help maintain great fishing opportunities for generations to come. We recognise the way people communicate is changing and there is a need to develop new tools to measure fishing participation, catch and effort. All rec fishers are encouraged to download the SA Fishing App. You can submit your activity anytime you go fishing. The more participants, the better the results. So whether you fish regularly or only once or twice a year, your information is important. This survey will help improve our understanding of how apps can be used as a tool for estimating recreational fishing activity in forming better fisheries management now and into the future.