Recreational Sea Fishing Licences for 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2022

You need a recreational sea fishing licence for the types of fishing specified below.

You don't need a licence to fish with a rod and line in marine waters in Tasmania - more information.

Buy, check or renew licence

Licences are valid from the date of purchase until 31 October 2022. Short term licences are not available.

You aren't required to have your licence with you when you fish but can carry a digital copy or your receipt if you wish. From 2022, plastic licence cards will no longer be issued.

Rock Lobster Pot, Ring or Dive	Not available to children under 10 years. Check season dates, biotoxin status, rules and catch limits before you buy. Refunds are not available if you are unable to fish in some areas due to biotoxin or season closures.
Abalone	Not available to children under 10 years. Information about abalone rules and catch limits.
Scallop	Not available to children under 10 years. Check season dates, rules and catch limits before you buy.
Graball Net	Not available to children under 10 years. Information about which nets are allowed and how to mark them.
Mullet Net	Not available to children under 10 years. Information about which nets are allowed and how to mark them.
Beach Seine Net	Information about which nets are allowed and how to mark them.
Set Line	Not available to children under 10 years. Information about setlines and how to mark them and area restrictions.
Aboriginal Fishing	Aboriginal fishers are exempt from holding a fishing licence. More information.

Standard Licence:	$57.75 - first licence (base fee of $49.50 plus $8.25 for first licence). Each additional licence type - $8.25.
Concession Licence: Commonwealth Pension, DVA Concession, Government Seniors card holders and persons under 16.	$33.00 - first licence (base fee of $24.75 plus $8.25 for first licence). Each additional licence type - $8.25. (Health Care Card holders are not eligible)
Additional Licence:	$8.25 - add a licence type plus cost of the new licence type.
Special Rock Lobster Licence: (increased possession limit for 14 days)	$49.50 - must hold a recreational rock lobster licence. Western Region only. See information and conditions.

Revenue from the sale of sea fishing licences supports recreational fisheries management, research and community education programs - find out more.

Recreational Fishing Enquiries
Level 3, 134 Macquarie St
Hobart TAS 7000
Phone: 03 6165 3233, 1300 720 647
Email: fishing.enquiries@dpipwe.tas.gov.au

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