Rock lobster pot registration
You must register recreational rock lobster pots before use and renew your registration each year.
You can submit your application from mid-August until 31 May the following year. All pot registrations expire 31 May.
Conditions of registration
- You must be over 15 years of age.
- Only 1 registration can be issued per person for a maximum of 2 rock lobster pots.
- All pot registrations expire each year on 31 May.
- Registration must be renewed each year.
- You must pay the correct fee at the time of application.
How to register
Online
Online
FishNet allows you to make payments online using the Government of South Australia's secure payment gateway.
Go to FishNet to register your recreational rock lobster pots.
We only accept payment by Mastercard or Visa.
Allow 7–10 working days for the processing and delivery of your registration.
Email or post
Email or post
Complete the recreational rock lobster pot application form ()
Return the completed form by:
- email: pirsa.fisherieslicensing@sa.gov.au
- post: PIRSA Fisheries & Aquaculture, GPO Box 1625, Adelaide SA 5001.
A PIRSA representative will contact you to arrange payment.
We only accept payment by Mastercard or Visa.
Allow 7–10 working days for the processing and delivery of your registration.
In person
In person
You can register and pay by MasterCard or Visa (no cash) at the following PIRSA offices:
Adelaide
2 Hamra Avenue
West Beach SA 5024
Phone: (08) 8207 5332
Clare
70 Farrell Flat Road
Clare SA 5453
Phone: (08) 8842 6222
Kingscote
Shop 7, The Mall
56 Dauncey Street
Kingscote SA 5223
Phone: (08) 8553 4949
Mount Gambier
7–9 Krummel Street
Mount Gambier SA 5290
Phone: (08) 8735 1300
Port Lincoln
1 Hindmarsh Street
Port Lincoln SA 5606
Phone: (08) 8688 3400
Struan
74 Struan House Road
Struan SA 5271
Phone: (08) 8762 9100
If you have any questions about registering your rock lobster pots, contact Fisheries Licensing.
Renewing your registration
All recreational rock lobster pot registration holders will be sent a renewal application mid-August each year.
If you are unable to renew your registration for that year, you will need to re-apply using the online registration form.
Payment instructions
Renewal applications are accompanied with a tax invoice which you pay can pay either:
- online using your credit card via FishNet Registration Renewal Payments
- using the payment methods referred to on the tax invoice.
When renewing your registration online, you will need to enter the below information:
- Registration number (RL ******) located at the top centre of your tax invoice.
- Invoice ID (FI *******) located on the bottom right hand corner of your tax invoice.
Rock lobster pot registration pack
When you successfully register or renew your registration you will receive:
- a registration certificate that expires at the end of the rock lobster season
- a recreational rock lobster fishing brochure
- a rock lobster measuring gauge
- registration tags for each pot you register.
Lost tags
If you lose a tag:
- immediately remove the rock lobster pot from the water
- report the loss to Fishwatch on 1800 065 522
- complete the application for a replacement rock lobster gear tag ().
There is a fee to replace a rock lobster pot tag.