Our Fishermen

World Class Practice

The fishermen who supply Wild Local are among a small number of accredited Master Fishermen on the Queensland coast — holders of the Master Fishermen Accreditation through Ocean Watch. Cameras are fitted to all vessels. Every method, every catch, every decision is held to the highest standard of practice in the industry.

Behind them stands one of the best managed fisheries departments in the world. Queensland Fisheries maintains rigorous oversight of fish stocks, fishing techniques and record keeping — ensuring that the wild seafood coming from these waterways is not only extraordinary in quality, but sustainably managed for generations to come.

We know our fishermen. We trust our fishermen. And we are proud to tell their story every single day.

Our Fishermen

The seafood in our display comes directly from the hands of local, accredited fishermen — proud holders of the Master Fishermen Accreditation through Ocean Watch — men and women who fish with respect for the waterway, the season, and the species they catch.

We are their storytellers. And every piece of seafood in our display carries their story with it.

Come in. Ask us where it came from. We’ll tell you everything.

Meet Brad Perkins

Catch: Mud crab

Location: Hinchinbrook Channel

Fishing Since: Generational

How Can I Get Some? Visit Wild Local, Ingham

Meet Chris Bolton

Catch: Coral trout, reef species

Location: Great Barrier Reef

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Reef Guardian accredited

Meet Michael Zonta

Catch: Barramundi, king salmon, blue salmon, trevally

Location: Kurramine Beach, inshore waterways

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How Can I Get Some? Visit Wild Local, Ingham

Meet Raelene Moody

Catch: Barramundi, king salmon, blue salmon, coral trout, large mouth nannygai, red emperor, red throat emperor, Spanish mackerel, mixed estuary species

Location: Hinchinbrook inshore waterways & Great Barrier Reef

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How Can I Get Some? Visit Wild Local, Ingham

Meet Ewan Putka

Catch: Whiting, Spanish mackerel, coral trout, large mouth nannygai

Location: Lucinda

Fishing Since: Next generation fisher

How Can I Get Some? Visit Wild Local, Ingham

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