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Region 1 - Smithton and Circular Head

Netting and Other Scalefishing Gear
Reserves and Research Areas
Shark Refuge Areas
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Recreational fishing gear can be used in most Tasmanian waters, but there are a variety of restrictions depending on the area fished. Areas where restrictions apply tend to be in the more sheltered waters and may limit what gear can be used or prohibit the taking of certain species. There are also rules that apply to certain areas such as marine farms and research areas. It is important that you familiarise yourself with these restrictions before you go fishing in a particular area.

Netting and Other Scalefishing Gear

There are a number of areas around Tasmania where restrictions on netting and the use of set lines apply.

Generally, the use of nets and set lines is restricted in most rivers and estuaries to protect vulnerable species or sensitive habitats. Make sure that you check for any restrictions in your area before you go fishing.

Mosquito Inlet: south of a line from the northern tip of Back Banks to Egging Point and west to the shore of Robbins Island.



Robbins Passage: the area bounded in the west by a line from Woolnorth Point to the northern tip of Kangaroo Island and then to Bird Point on Robbins Island, and bounded in the east by a line from Cape Elie on Robbins Island to Shipwreck Point on Parsons Island.

Duck Bay: the bay with seaward boundaries defined by a line from Kingston Point to Eagle Point, and at the northern end of the channel known as The Jam.

East and West Inlet: south of a line from the north extremity of Black River Beach to the east extremity of Anthony Beach.

Black River: upstream of the mouth and including those waters within 100 m to seaward of the mouth.

Sawyer Bay: west of a line from the northern tip of Black River Beach to a point 500 m off the shore and due south of the western wave wall of Fishermans Dock and within 500 m of the shore around The Nut to the eastern end of Godfreys Beach.

Detention River: upstream of the mouth between Hellyer Beach and Forwards Beach and including those waters within 100 m to seaward of the mouth.
Arthur River: upstream of a line from Gardiner Point, north to the opposite shore.

Reserves and Research Areas

Doughboys Research Area: no taking of fish by diving within the area of water bounded by a line from from 144°40’3.86”E/40°40’6.65”S to 144°40’58.87”E/40°40’6.65”S to 144°40’58.87E/40°40’24.65”S to 144°40’3.86”E/40°40’24.65”S. Click here to view a map of this area.

Shark Refuge Areas

There are no shark refuge areas in this area of the State. Find out more about Shark Refuge Areas.

Contact: Recreational Fishing

Recreational Fisheries Section
1 Franklin Wharf
GPO Box 44
Hobart TAS 7001
Phone: 03 6233 7042
Fax: 03 6223 1539
Email: Fishing.Enquiries@dpipwe.tas.gov.au

Department switchboard: 1300 368 550 (local call cost within Australia)

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