Fishing gear, bait and berley

There are restrictions on the number and types of recreational fishing gear you can use.

It is your responsibility to understand the rules that apply to your methods of fishing.

Before you go fishing you must check:

Fishing gear that is not compliant may be seized and forfeited. For more information about prohibited equipment go to illegal gear.

Fishwatch Hotline

Call the Fishwatch Hotline for information about:

  • rules and regulations
  • licensing and registration
  • reporting shark sightings

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Freecall 1800 065 522 Go to Reporting (Fishwatch)
Page last reviewed: 04 Apr 2022

 


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