Net and Line Restrictions

Restrictions on netting and the use of set lines apply in some areas around Tasmania.
  • Port Davey Area
    Net and line fishing area restrictions in the Port Davey region.
  • Smithton and Circular Head
    Net and line restrictions in the Circular Head and Smithton region from Arthur River on the West Coast around to Detention River near Rocky Cape.
  • Macquarie Harbour to the Pieman River
    Net and line fishing area restrictions in the Macquarie Harbour to Pieman River region.
  • King Island Area
    Net and line fishing area restrictions in the King Island region.
  • Flinders Island and Kent Group
    Net and line fishing area restrictions in the Flinders Island region in northern Tasmania.
  • Burnie-Devonport Area
    Net and line restrictions in the Burnie and Devonport region from the Inglis River to Port Sorell.
  • North East Coast
    Net and line fishing area restrictions in the North East coast region from the Tamar River to Tomahawk.
  • East Coast-St Helens Area
    Net and line fishing area restrictions in the East Coast and St Helens region from Boobyalla around to Georges Bay.
  • Central East Coast-Bicheno Area
    Net and line fishing area restrictions in the Central East Coast and Bicheno region.
  • Coles Bay to Orford
    Net and line fishing area restrictions in the Coles Bay and Orford region.
  • Tasman Peninsula
    Includes Frederick Henry, Norfolk and Blackman Bays, Mercury Passage, Pitt Water and Carlton River.
  • South East Area
    Net and line fishing area restrictions in the south east region including the Derwent River, D'Entrecasteaux Channel, Southport and Recherche Bay areas.

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: fishing.licensing@nre.tas.gov.au