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Region 11 - King Island

Recreational Fishing Area Restrictions

Netting and Scalefishing Gear
Reserves and Research Areas
Shark Refuge Areas
Useful Links

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

Icons keyThere 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.
Currie Harbour: the harbour side of a line from the tip of the most westerly breakwater at the south-west end of the harbour to the north-western extremity of the harbour, known as Devils Gap.
Map icon - no specialist lines, mullet, graball or other nets and bait traps
Sea Elephant River: upstream of the mouth.
Map icon - no specialist lines, mullet, graball or other nets and bait traps
The Blowhole: within 300 m of The Blowhole.
Map icon - no specialist lines, mullet, graball or other nets and bait traps
Grassy Harbour: in the harbour with a boundary formed by a line from the end of the jetty at Jetty Point to Sandblow Point.
Map icon - no specialist lines, mullet, graball or other nets and bait traps
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Reserves and Research Areas

Waterwitch Reef Research Area, No taking of any fish by diving within the area of water bounded by a line from 143°47’50”E/39°53’00”S to 143°48’50”E/39°53’00”S to 143°48’50”E/39°54’00”S to 143°47’50”E/39°54’00”S. Click here to view a map of this area.

More information about reserves and research areas.


Shark Refuge Areas

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


Useful Links

Recreational Fishing Seasons
Recreational Rock Lobster Fishing
Recreational Abalone Fishing
Recreational Scallop Fishing
Recreational Fishing Licence Requirements
Gear Restrictions
Bag, Possession and Size Limits
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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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