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

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

Complete the recreational rock lobster pot application form (PDF 138.7 KB)

Return the completed form by:

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

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:

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:

There is a fee to replace a rock lobster pot tag.

Contact us

PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture, Leasing and Licensing

Office hours: 9:00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday

Phone: (08) 8207 5332 pirsa.fisherieslicensing@sa.gov.au
Page last reviewed: 04 Jan 2024

 


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