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Inland Leisure Fish Farms

Inland Leisure Fish Farms

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In Hong Kong, inland leisure fish farms which are mainly engaged in aquaculture are concentrated in the vicinity of Pak Nai, Lau Fau Shan and Yuen Long, with a small number of them located on the outlying islands. They generally offer activities such as leisure fishing, guided tours of fish ponds, aquaculture experience etc. Some of the fish farmers, in collaboration with different organisations and units, also organise various public education activities in their fish ponds, such as Fishpond Festivals, seminars, workshops etc., to enable the public to have a better understanding of the ecology of fish ponds and the culture of the local fisheries industry.

With reference to the successful experience of the “Agri enJoy” Scheme, participating inland fish farms can provide leisure ancillary activities. AFCD will actively seize the opportunities in the Northern Metropolis to promote the development of leisure fisheries. By integrating these activities with eco-tourism and fisheries cultural experiences, we hope to create synergies and enhance the overall attractiveness.

 

Eligibility for Application

An applicant must be a Hong Kong resident or a registered company/organisation of Hong Kong and the fish farm they operate must meet all of the following criteria:

  1. the area under application is compliant with relevant land uses;
  2. provided relevant supporting documents on land use rights;
  3. actively engaged in production of edible fish on a commercial scale, and met the requirement on pond area^;
  4. joined the Voluntary Registration Scheme for local pond fish farms; and
  5. fulfilled the requirement on maximum area of ancillary activities (i.e. the area allocated for all ancillary activities does not exceed 20% of the total area of the farm).

^ Note: In general, the production area should not be smaller than 1 dau chung (equivalent to 674 m2 or 7,260 ft2).

 

How to Apply?

To apply, please complete the application form (can be obtained in the below address) and return together with all the required documents to Au Tau Fisheries Office.

*"Fish enJoy" Scheme Application Form (Inland Fish Farm) (Chinese version only) e-Form 
*"Fish enJoy" Scheme Application Guidelines (Inland Fish Farm) (Chinese version only)

 

Enquiries

For enquiries, please contact us using the following methods:

Address Inland Culture Development Section (1)
Au Tau Fisheries Office
27 Milestone, Castle Peak Road, Au Tau, Yuen Long
Email Address fish_tsps@afcd.gov.hk
Telephone 2471 9567
Fax 2482 7064