- You don't need a licence for rod and line fishing in marine waters in Tasmania -
more information.
- For freshwater licences, contact
Inland Fisheries.
- You need a licence for the sea fishing specified below.
Buy or renew sea fishing licence
The current licensing year is 1 November 2025 - 31 October 2026.
Licences are valid from the date of purchase until 31 October 2026. Short term licences are not available.
You don't need to have your licence with you when you fish but can carry a digital copy or your receipt if you wish. Plastic licence cards are not issued.
Sea fishing licence types
Licence fees
Standard Licence: |
$66.85 - first licence (base fee $57.30 plus $9.55 for first licence). Each additional licence type -
$9.55. |
Concession Licence: Commonwealth Pension, DVA Concession, Government Seniors card holders and persons under 16.
Health Care Card holders are not eligible.
| $38.20 - first licence (base fee $28.65 plus $9.55 for first licence). Each additional licence type -
$9.55.
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| Additional Licence: | $9.55 - add a licence type plus cost of the new licence type. |
NOTICE: The Fisheries Integrated Licensing System (FILMS) is an approved computer program under section 273B of the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995, for the granting, variation, or renewal of recreational fishing licences.