Commercial Fishing Licences

​To conduct your business as a commercial fisher, you may require several different licences and will need to provide catch information.

  • Commercial Licensing Forms
    Application forms for licences and quota transactions for commercial fishing in Tasmania.
  • Commercial Catch Reporting
    Information on catch reporting for commercial fishers.
  • Vessel Monitoring Systems
    Vessel monitoring systems are used on commercial fishing vessels to track vessel movements and help enforce fishery rules.
  • FishPort
    Do your commercial fishing transactions online. Apply for licences, see your payment info and update your contact details.
  • Fisheries Digital Transition Project
    Informing the Tasmanian commercial fishing industry about the Fisheries Digital Transition Project (FDTP)
  • Tas eFish App
    The Tas eFish app is designed with the user in mind to provide a streamlined alternative to the current telephone reporting process for commercial fishers, starting with rock lobster and giant crab fisheries.
  • Charter and Seafood Tourism
    Information about what rules and requirements apply when operating a fishing charter or seafood tourism business.

Contact

​Commercial Fisheries Licensing
Level 1, 134 Macquarie Street
GPO Box 44
Hobart TAS 7001
Phone: 03 6165 3000, 1300 368 550
Email: fisheries.licensing@nre.tas.gov.au

Hotline

Fishwatch Report illegal fishing

0427 655 557

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Contact us

Recreational Fishing

Level 3, 134 Macquarie St

Hobart TAS 7000

Phone: (03) 6165 3233, 1300 720 647

Email: fishing.enquiries@nre.tas.gov.au

Commercial Fisheries

Level 3, 134 Macquarie St

GPO Box 44

Phone: (03) 6165 3000, 1300 368 550

Email: commercial.fisheries@nre.tas.gov.au

Commercial Fisheries Licensing

Level 1, 134 Macquarie St

GPO Box 44

Phone: (03) 6165 3000, 1300 368 550

Email: fisheries.licensing@nre.tas.gov.au