Buying and Selling Fish

You are not allowed to sell, buy, barter or raffle recreationally caught fish. Both the seller and the purchaser are liable for prosecution and heavy fines may apply.

Offenders may face confiscation of boats and fishing gear and may be prevented from holding a fishing licence in the future.

You are allowed to give away fish that you have caught, but you must not receive any commercial gain for it. If you give fish away, make sure the receiver understands the possession limits​​ for that species.

Report suspected illegal fishing to Fishwatch on 0427 655 557.

Fishwatch Logo - orange fish with blue wording inside and telephone number to report illegal fishing: 0427 655 557. 


You are not allowed to sell, buy, barter or raffle recreationally caught fish.
Both the seller and the purchaser are liable for prosecution and heavy fines may apply. Offenders may face confiscation of boats and fishing gear and may be prevented from holding a fishing licence in the future.

You are allowed to give away fish that you have caught but you must not receive any commercial gain for it.  If you give fish away, make sure the receiver understands the possession limits​​ for that species.

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