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Some areas of recreational fishing in Australia may need a Licence, which can be obtained from your local State government.

The following information is current at February 2011

Australian Capital Territory

You do not need a ?shing licence for recreational ?shing in the ACT, but you must follow the regulations of the Fisheries Act 2000.

Source: http://www.tams.act.gov.au

New South Wales

When fishing in NSW waters, both freshwater and saltwater, you are required by law to pay the NSW Recreational Fishing Fee and carry a receipt showing the payment of the fee.

New South Wales Fishing Licence Fees

• 3 Days – $6.00
• 1 Month – $12.00
• 1 Year – $30.00
• 3 Years – $75.00

Source: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/licence-fee

Northern Territory

A person who wishes to fish for recreation in Northern Territory waters does not require a licence to do so. However, recreational fishers currently need a temporary licence for recreational fishing on and over aboriginal granted land and adjoining waters.

Source: http://www.nt.gov.au/d/Fisheries/index.cfm?header=Recreational%20Fishing

Queensland

Anglers do not require a licence to fish recreationally in Queensland, except if fishing in some stocked impoundments.
Source: http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/28_2981.htm

South Australia

You do not need a licence to fish for recreational purposes in South Australia.
Source: http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/fisheries/contact_us

Victoria

In Victoria you do not need a licence to fish if you are under 18 years of age or 70 years of age or over.

Victoria Recreational Fishing Licence fees:

• $66.00 three years
• $24.60 one year
• $12.00 28 days
• $ 6.00 2 days

Source: http://new.dpi.vic.gov.au/fisheries/recreational-fishing/fishing-licence

Western Australia

You must have a recreational fishing licence from the WA Department of Fisheries for these types of fishing within Western Australia:

Western Australia Annual Licence Fees

• $30.00 Recreational Fishing from Boat
• $40.00 Rock Lobster
• $40.00 Abalone
• $40.00 Marron
• $40.00 Freshwater Angling
• $40.00 Net fishing (gill, haul, throw)

Source: http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/docs/pub/rfl/index.php?0103

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