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Class 0312 - Freshwater fishing

PSIC Class 0312 covers Freshwater fishing. Current child subclasses include Catching Fish, Crabs and Crustaceans in Inland Waters, Gathering Shells and Clams, Edible, in Inland Waters, and Other Freshwater Fishing...

Level Class
Hierarchy depth 4/5
Children 3
Last verified 2026-05-12
About this level

Practical summary

Class 0312 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under A Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing > 03 Fishing and Aquaculture > 031 Fishing. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Catching Fish, Crabs and Crustaceans in Inland Waters, Gathering Shells and Clams, Edible, in Inland Waters, and Other Freshwater Fishing Activities, n.e.c.. It is the level people use when they already know the activity family but still need the exact five-digit match.

Administrative context

Where this code is used

This class is used when a business can already narrow the activity family and only needs to compare the final subclasses such as Catching Fish, Crabs and Crustaceans in Inland Waters, Gathering Shells and Clams, Edible, in Inland Waters, and Other Freshwater Fishing Activities, n.e.c.. It is the level most often checked before a five-digit decision is finalized.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this class to choose between its final subclasses such as Catching Fish, Crabs and Crustaceans in Inland Waters, Gathering Shells and Clams, Edible, in Inland Waters, and Other Freshwater Fishing Activities, n.e.c.. If two options look close, compare the exact activity, the outputs and the way the business actually earns revenue.

Official note

Source-backed description

This class includes: Fishing on a commercial basis in inland waters Taking of freshwater crustaceans and mollusks Taking of freshwater aquatic animals Gathering of freshwater materials This class excludes: Processing of fish, crustaceans and mollusks, see 1020; Fishing inspection, protection and patrol services, see 8423; Fishing practiced for sport or recreation and related services, see 9319; Operation of sport fishing preserves, see 9319. inland waters waters 0313 03130 Support service activities incidental to fishing

FAQ

What does PSIC Class 0312 cover?

PSIC Class 0312 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Freshwater fishing.

How do I compare Class 0312 with the sibling classes?

Read the neighboring classes and compare the exact wording of the child subclasses. Nearby options include 0311 Marine fishing.

Why does Class 0312 matter for a filing decision?

It is usually the last broad checkpoint before the five-digit subclass choice, so it is the right place to catch near-miss classifications.