Fishing licence in Australia
Do you need a fishing licence in Australia?
(This list has been updated as of 12/30/2020)
Fishing licenses in Australia vary from state to state and as a recreational fisho it is your job to make sure you are up to date with your licence according to the state you are fishing in.
If you are planning to fish anywhere in Australia or are planning a trip around OZ, we have compiled a complete list of fishing licences needed.
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All links are to the appropriate state government websites to give you even more detailed information.
No fishing licence needed in the following states:
South Australia
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
Every other state you will either need a fishing license to fish in selected areas or the entire state.
Queensland
Recreational anglers do not require a licence in Queensland unless you are fishing in stocked compounds.
There are a total of 63 stocked impoundments in Queensland. For full details check this link out.
New South Wales
A recreational fishing fee or fishing licence is required in New South Wales.
However, if you are a pensioner or a concession cardholder, they offer discounts for you.
To get the full information on where to buy a fishing licence and whether or not you are exempt or can avail a discount, follow this link.
For a list of rules and regulations regarding freshwater and saltwater angling check out their rules and regulations page.
Victoria
If you are a concession card holder over the age of 70 or under that age of 18 then you do not require a fishing licence in Victoria.
If you are none of the above, then you will require a recreational fishing licence similar to New South Wales.
Follow this link to find out more.
There is also a recreational fishing guide available from the Victorian government. Also available in hard copy.
There is also a recreational fishing guide available from the Victorian government. Also available in hard copy.
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Tasmania
You do not need a fishing licence in Tasmania if you are just fishing with a standard rod and line.
But if you are interested in any of the following:
But if you are interested in any of the following:
Set line
Rock Lobster pot
Rock Lobster Dive
Rock Lobster Ring
Abalone
Graball Net
Mullet Net
Beach Seiene net
Then follow this link to check details on what licences you need.
Western Australia
Here is a list of rules and regulations for angling in Western Australia
If you plan on doing any of the following in W.A.:
Rock Lobster
Abalone
Marron
Freshwater Angling
Net fishing
Then check out this link on how to get your licenses.
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