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Recreational Fishing
New Rec Fishing Rules 2008/09
Recreational Sea Fishing Licences
Sea Fishing Guide 2008-09
Fish Species and Catch Information
Scalefish Review
Hot Fishing Spots
Seasons, Limits and Restrictions
Cooking Fish
Responsible Fishing
Aboriginal Fishing
Overview of the Recreational Fishing Sector
Permit Fisheries
Community Partnerships

Recreational Fishing

At least one in three Tasmanians fish each year. A large number of interstate and international visitors also enjoy our magnificent coastline, which provides varied and often spectacular fishing experiences. This access to quality fishing is one of the things that makes it great to be a Tasmanian.

New Rec Fishing Rules 2008/09
New rules for the 2008/09 recreational fishing season.
Recreational Sea Fishing Licences
Find out which recreational fishing licences you need and how to buy your licence.
Sea Fishing Guide 2008-09
A guide to Tasmania's rules and regulations for recreational sea fishing from 1 November 2008 to 31 October 2009.
Fish Species and Catch Information
Find out about Tasmanian fish species, including the rules and regulations for each species.
Scalefish Review
Public comments on the proposed changes to the Scalefish Management Plan has been extended to 22 June 2009.
Hot Fishing Spots
A guide to what you might catch and where you might catch it around Tasmania.
Seasons, Limits and Restrictions
Includes gear restrictions, size, bag and possession limits and area restrictions (including netting).
Cooking Fish
Seafood cooking tips and great recipes.
Responsible Fishing
Simple things we can all do to make sure there are enough fish in our seas to enjoy for a long time.
Aboriginal Fishing
Information on Aboriginal fishing activities.
Overview of the Recreational Fishing Sector
Recreational fishers take fish for recreation and their own use whereas commercial fishers take fish for sale.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Maps showing netting and line fishing restrictions by region

A Code on Sea Fishing for the Future

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