This data set spatially depicts the recreational fishing restricted areas. Information is stored in selectable area polygons showing restricted area names, area descriptions and restriction type. The base data is currently held in GDA 94 geographic datum (i.e. Latitude Longitude). The data is periodically updated to reflect legislative changes.

The data was originally created for internal purposes and pamphlet production and uses a non-standard Tasmanian coastline. As such, discrepancies will be apparent when used with standard (eg LIST) data sets. The spatial boundaries were interpreted from textual descriptions of restricted areas and are only meant to be indicative. The base data is currently held in GDA 94 geographic datum (i.e. Latitude and Longitude). Users need to understand that periodic legislative changes are made, and therefore the respective legislation should be checked before relying on the data. Position Accuracy: Due to the lineage of the data an accuracy measure cannot be applied to this data except in very general terms. The position of any one boundary depicted in the spatial data may be up to 250 metres from the actual boundary. This layer should currently only be used for illustrative or indicative purposes, or very carefully used for spatial querying. Attribute Accuracy: Attribute accuracy is estimated to be 95%. Logical Consistency: All data is checked for duplicate features and coincident features by both visual and automated means. Completeness.