Recreational Fishing Gear Registration

Although you do not need a licence to fish for recreational purposes in South Australia, you might need to register some fishing gear before use.

Rock Lobster Pot Registration

Rock lobster pots used by recreational fishers must be registered with PIRSA Fisheries. Applications for pot registrations will be accepted by PIRSA Fisheries from 1 August each year.

Registrations must be renewed each year.


Online Registration

For the following you can register and pay online using your credit card:

  • New Rock Lobster Pot Online Registrations
  • Renewal of Rock Lobster Pot Online Registrations


Registration at Fisheries Offices

You can visit one of the following PIRSA Fisheries Offices to complete a registration form and pay the registration fee:


Download the forms

You can also register and pay by downloading and completing the following forms:

Recreational Rock Lobster Pot Application Form 
Replacement Rock Lobster Gear Tag Application Form

 

Fishing for Rock Lobsters

More information about fishing for rock lobsters, including bag and boat limits, details on allowable pot sizes and tagging.