Recreational Sea Fishing Guide

​​​​​Recreational Sea Fishing Rules Update 2026-27​

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2026-27 Recreational Sea Fishing Rules Update

​​A guide to recreational sea fishing rules that have changed since 1 November 2025 (as of 21 September 2026)​. It should be used with the 2025-26 Recreational Sea Fishing Guide.

For the latest rules, see Recreational Fishing or the Fishing Tas app.

 Recreational Sea Fishing Rules Update 2026-27 (PDF 1Mb)​





​​​2025-26 Recreational Sea Fishing Guide

​​​A guide to Tasmania's recreational sea fishing rules as of 1 November 2025.

Some rules have changed since this guide was published. For the latest rules, see Recreational Fishing or the Fishing Tas app.
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Accessibility Information
All content contained in the Recreational Sea Fishing Rules Update and Recreational Sea Fishing Guide is available in an accessible version on sea fishing webpages within this site. Links to the following most popular pages are listed here:

Recreational Fishing Licences
Recreational Seasons
Size and Bag Limits​
Area Restrictions
Biotoxin Events
Fish Species Guide​
Commercial Fishing


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    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