Commercial fishing
What you need to know
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Commercial fisheries >
Get detailed information on the requirements for commercial fisheries working in South Australian waters, plus the latest on cost recovery from industry.
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Commercial size limits >
Check the commercial fishing size limits for all applicable fish species in South Australia.
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Fish processing >
Get all the rules and regulations that apply to fish processing in SA, plus registration requirements.
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Management >
Find the latest notices to fishers and updated determinations for fish species and fish processing.
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Licensing and registration >
Get license and registration forms, information on demerit points and the Vessel Monitoring System (VMA) for commercial fishers.
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Permits and exemptions >
Apply for Ministerial permits and exemptions, exploratory and development permits, and Broodstock and Seedstock permits.
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About commercial fishing
PIRSA is responsible for the ecologically sustainable development of South Australia’s aquatic resources and the administration of the Fisheries Management Act 2007. This is achieved through:
- protecting aquatic environments
- licensing and registration of fisheries and fish processors
- fisheries management plans
- scientific research and innovation
- increasing trade and investment in conjunction with industry.
In 2021-22 our seafood industry generated $0.5 billion in revenue for South Australia.