 | Applying or renewing online takes about 5 minutes. |
Key info
- You can apply for or renew a whitebait licence online at Inland Fisheries Service.
- You must have a licence to go whitebait fishing.
- You must be 10 years or over to go whitebait fishing.
- Whitebait recreational fishing needs its own licence, you cannot use other fishing licences.
| Get started | button_link | Please visit the Inland Fisheries Service to apply for or renew a whitebait licence |  |
About applying for or renewing a whitebait licence
You can apply for a whitebait licence from 1 July until 11 November each year (during the whitebait fishing season).
How to apply or renew
| Online | Service Centre | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Inland Fisheries Service | Find your nearest Service Centre | (03) 6165 3808 |
What you need to apply or renew
If you want to apply for or renew your licence online you must:
- provide your contact details
- provide proof of concession (if applicable)
- pay a fee.
If you visit a service centre you must:
- complete an application form (only available at service centres)
- provide proof of concession (if applicable)
- pay a fee.
Can I apply or renew?
If you are 10 years or older you can apply for or renew a whitebait licence.
Proving your identity
You do not need to prove your identity.
How much it costs
| Licence type | Cost |
|---|---|
One season licence - one junior (14-17 years) one rod | No fee |
One season licence - one junior (14-17 years) 2 rod | No fee |
48 hours - one person one rod | $26.50 |
48 hours - one person 2 rod | $26.50 |
7 days - one person one rod | $44.50 |
7 days - one person 2 rod | $44.50 |
28 days - one person one rod | $69 |
28 days - one person 2 rod | $69 |
One season licence - one pensioner one rod | $48 |
One season licence - one pensioner 2 rod | $56.50 |
One season licence - one senior one rod | $69 |
One season licence - one senior 2 rod | $77.50 |
One season licence - one adult one rod | $87 |
One season licence - one adult 2 rod | $104.50 |
5 season licence - one pensioner one rod | $240 |
5 season licence - one pensioner 2 rod | $284.50 |
5 season licence - one senior one rod | $347 |
5 season licence - one senior 2 rod | $391.50 |
5 season licence - one adult one rod | $436 |
5 season licence - one adult 2 rod | $525 |
Same person 2nd rod (pensioner or senior) | $8.50 |
Same person 2nd rod (adult) | $17.50 |
Replacement | $3.50 |
Whitebait | $35.50 |
Fees and charges last updated 1 July, 2023.
Payment options
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More Information
- Aboriginal fishers do not need fishing licences but must comply with all other fisheries rules, including:
- bag and possession limits
- size restrictions, and
- seasons.
Please visit the Inland Fisheries Service for more information on applying for or renewing a whitebait licence.