Macquarie Harbour to the Pieman River

Restrictions on netting and the use of set lines apply in some areas around Tasmania, mainly in rivers and estuaries to protect vulnerable species or sensitive habitats. Check the restrictions in your area before you go fishing.


Hibbs Lagoon

Upstream from the mouth of the lagoon.
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From 1 November 2024​: Recreational gillnetting​ will no longer be permitted in Macquarie Harbour. ​


Map showing netting restrictions in Macquarie Harbour​​

Maugean skate alert - Macquarie Harbour

The endangered Maugean skate is only found in Macquarie Harbour.

Check the recreational netting rules for Macquarie Harbour including netting hours and soak times.

Macquarie Harbour

All waters upstream of an imaginary straight line due east from latitude 42°12’43.2”S, longitude 145°12’50.4”E to latitude 42°12’43.2”S, longitude 145°13’33.6”E, excluding Macquarie Harbour South East. Includes all waters in Birchs Inlet south of Henrietta Creek. 


 

Macquarie Harbour - South East

South and east of a line between Gordon Point and Charcoal Burners Bluff.
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Henty River

Upstream from a line 100 m seaward of mouth.
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Pieman River

Upstream of a line through Pieman Head along longitude 144˚ 55' E.
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Reserves and Research Areas

There are no reserves or research areas in this region of the State. More information about Marine Reserves and Fisheries Research Areas.

Shark Refuge Areas

There are no shark refuge areas in this area of the State. More information about shark refuge areas.

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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