Fish enJoy Scheme catches on

May 17, 2026

Memorable experience:

A visitor fishing at one of the fish farms under the scheme enjoys the scenery and the farm’s first-rate facilities.

Economic boost:

AFCD Fisheries Officer (Mariculture Enforcement) Adrian Lam (right) explains that the scheme promotes recreational fishing experiences that boost fish farmers’ incomes.

Restrictions eased:

AFCD Agricultural Officer (Branding & Marketing) Karina Poon (right) says the Government has relaxed regulations, allowing Agri enJoy farms to apply for food business licences.

Fruitful ventures:

Recognised farms can host guided tours, workshops, and other activities designed to give visitors an authentic farming experience.

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Voiceover:
From succulent local lobster, to shimmering sea fish, the seafood bounty you see here is raised right on the waves at this Sam Mun Tsai mariculture raft in Tai Po.  

It is not just a fish farm, it is a seaside escape, where visitors can cast a line to catch their own dinner straight from the water. 

The experience is as seamless as it is relaxing. The farm handles all the cooking, and as it is certified under the Fish enJoy Scheme managed by the Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department, or AFCD, high quality and local authenticity are guaranteed.  

Citizen (Translation):
This place is licensed and within the AFCD scheme, offering a selection of simple meals.

In such a wonderful environment, we can enjoy fish or other seafood.

Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department Fisheries Officer (Mariculture Enforcement) Adrian Lam:
In September 2025, the department launched the Fish enJoy Scheme to facilitate mariculture rafts and inland fish farms that mainly engage in aquaculture to develop leisure fisheries as ancillary business.

It aims to enhance fish farmers’ income by leisure fishery activities by promoting diversification and sustainable development of the industry. 

Mariculturist Danny To (Translation):
Sundays tend to be busier, with sometimes about 200 visitors.

Many of the locals come to enjoy family time, bringing their children to fish.

They can catch species such as groupers and snappers. Anything they catch can be cooked on-site.

Student groups visit to learn about our farming practices and the recreational fishing model we operate.

It is great for the younger generation to understand the fish farming industry. This is truly a positive initiative.

Voiceover:
In addition to the Fish enJoy Scheme, the AFCD also offers the Agri enJoy Scheme, promoting the development of local recreational agriculture. 

This farm located in Kwu Tung offers seasonal activities, allowing visitors to pick grapes, blackcurrants and even dragon fruits.  

Farmer Yan Fu-qin (Translation):
We offer a variety of workshops. Almost everyone has a fantastic time.

They can pick their own fruits and experience the joy of farming.

Participation in the scheme helps us with promotion by informing the public that they can come and pick fresh organic fruit, while also boosting our farmers’ incomes.

Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department Agricultural Officer (Branding & Marketing) Karina Poon: 
To facilitate the organisation of these ancillary businesses, the Government relaxed the restrictions to allow more room for the development of the industry and to provide assistance to Agri enJoy farms in applying for food business licences to provide light meals mainly with self-grown crops.

From succulent local lobster, to shimmering sea fish, the seafood bounty visitors see here is raised right on the waves at this Sam Mun Tsai mariculture raft in Tai Po. It is not just a fish farm, it is a seaside escape, where visitors can cast a line to catch their own dinner, such as groupers and snappers, straight from the water.

Secure joy

The experience is as seamless as it is relaxing. The farm handles all the cooking, and as it is certified under the Fish enJoy Scheme managed by the Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department (AFCD), high quality and local authenticity are guaranteed.

The Fish enJoy Scheme was launched by the department in September 2025, following the success of the Agri enJoy Scheme initiative.

This new scheme allows mariculture rafts and inland fish farms to host leisure fisheries and educational tours. Participants can sell their own farmed fish and, with the appropriate licences from the Food & Environmental Hygiene Department, even prepare fish dishes on-site.

Visitors at the Sam Mun Tsai mariculture raft praised the stunning views and enjoyed tasting fresh seafood in the beautiful surroundings.

AFCD Fisheries Officer (Mariculture Enforcement) Adrian Lam said the department aims to boost fish farmers’ incomes through the leisure fisheries by promoting diversification and the industry’s sustainable development.

Educational tours

Under the scheme, fish farms can also host educational tours. Sam Mun Tsai mariculturist Danny To said visiting student groups learn about the industry’s farming practices and its recreational fishing model.

“It is great for the younger generation to understand the fish farming industry. This is truly a positive initiative,” he said.

Sundays tend to be busier, he added, with sometimes about 200 visitors. “Many of the locals come to enjoy family time, bringing their children to fish.”

Similar to the Fish enJoy Scheme, the AFCD’s Agri enJoy Scheme promotes the development of local recreational agriculture.

A farm located in Kwu Tung offers seasonal activities, allowing visitors to pick grapes, blackcurrants and even dragon fruits.

“We offer a variety of workshops. Almost everyone has a fantastic time. They can pick their own fruits and experience the joy of farming,” explained farmer Yan Fu-qin.

She added that participation in the scheme helps them with promotion by informing the public that they can come and pick fresh organic fruit, while also boosting the incomes of farmers.

Restrictions relaxed

AFCD Agricultural Officer (Branding & Marketing) Karina Poon explained that to facilitate the organisation of these ancillary businesses, the Government relaxed the restrictions to allow more room for the development of the industry and to help the Agri enJoy farms apply for food business licences to provide light meals mainly with self-grown crops.