Do I need a licence to fish in Tasmania?
Any person over the age of 14 must have a current angling licence to fish with a rod, reel or line at any inland water in Tasmania. This includes farm dams on private property. Most inland waters have an open season.
How do I get a freshwater fishing license?
You can apply for or renew a recreational fishing licence by:
- Applying online.
- Downloading and completing an application form, (PDF)
- Completing a form at a Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Fisheries office.
Where can I buy a fishing license in Tasmania?
You can purchase a licence over the phone from the Inland Fisheries Service on 03 6165 3808. You can also purchase a licence in person from one of our registered agents, which includes Service Tasmania.
Where is the best fishing in Tasmania?
Tassie’s top fly fishing spots
- South Esk River. South Esk System – This catchment area has great trout / fly fishing along its length and was one of the rivers chosen for the 2012 Commonwealth championships.
- Penstock Lagoon.
- Little Pine Lagoon.
- Great Lake.
- Arthurs Lake.
- Brumbys Creek.
- Western lakes.
- Huon River System.
When can you trout fish in Tasmania?
Tasmania’s trout fishing season runs from the first weekend in August until the last weekend in April. This opening weekend of the season is always greatly anticipated by all trout fly fishing enthusiasts.
Do you need a fishing licence to fish off the beach in Western Australia?
You do not need a licence to fish from the shore or a jetty, as long as you did not use a boat to get to your fishing location (if you did you require a Recreational fishing from boat licence).
Do you need a licence to catch crayfish in Tasmania?
Rules apply when taking rock lobster (crayfish) and crab in Tasmania including gear and area restrictions, size, bag and possession limits. You need a licence to take rock lobster recreationally.
What freshwater fish are in Tasmania?
Pages in category “Freshwater fish of Tasmania”
- Clarence galaxias.
- Golden galaxias.
- Pedder galaxias.
- Small pedder galaxias.
- Saddled galaxias.
Can you eat fish from the Derwent River?
All fish contain a small amount of mercury – even those from the open ocean. This influences how much you can safely eat. If you eat fish from the Derwent it is best to avoid eating fish from other sources in the same week. Fish from the Derwent should not be eaten more than TWICE a week*.
Where is the best trout fishing in Tasmania?
Is trout season open in Tasmania?