You need a licence for the types of sea fishing specified below. You don't need a licence for rod and line fishing in marine waters in Tasmania -
more information.
For freshwater licences, contact
Inland Fisheries.
Buy or renew sea fishing licence
The licensing year is 1 November 2023 - 31 October 2024. Licences are valid from the date of purchase until 31 October 2024. 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: |
$62.30 - first licence (base fee $53.40 plus $8.90 for first licence). Each additional licence type -
$8.90. |
Concession Licence: Commonwealth Pension, DVA Concession, Government Seniors card holders and persons under 16.
Health Care Card holders are not eligible.
| $35.60 - first licence (base fee $26.70 plus $8.90 for first licence). Each additional licence type -
$8.90.
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| Additional Licence: | $8.90 - add a licence type plus cost of the new licence type. |