 | Applying, renewing or varying a licence online takes about 10 minutes. |
Key info
- You can apply, renew or change your licence online or at a service centre. Licences are valid from the date of purchase until 31 October each year. Specific fishing season dates apply to certain species.
- You need a licence for rock lobster pot, ring or dive, abalone, scallop, graball net, mullet net, beach seine net and set line fishing.
- Changes to sand flathead size and bag limits are now in place.
- Before you go fishing, make sure you are familiar with the recreational fishing seasons and rules for Tasmania. Rock lobster catch reporting will be mandatory from 2 December 2023.
| Get started | link | Please visit Fishing Tasmania to apply for, renew or vary a sea fishing licence online |  |
About applying for, renewing or varying a sea fishing licence
Licences are valid from the date of purchase until 31 October each year.
To find out what types of fishing you need a licence for, please visit Fishing Tasmania.
You can add additional licence types onto your existing licence by changing your licence.
You do not need a licence to fish with a rod and line in marine waters in Tasmania but rules around size and bag limit can still apply.
How to apply, renew or vary
| Online | Service Centre |
|---|---|
| Fishing Tasmania | Find your nearest Service Centre |
What you need to apply, renew or vary
If you apply, renew or vary online you must:
- provide your contact details, including an email address
- 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 an email address
- provide proof of concession (if applicable)
- pay a fee.
Can I apply, renew or vary?
If you are 10 or older you can apply for, renew or vary a sea fishing licence.
Proving your identity
You do not need to prove your identity.
How much it costs
| Licence type | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Standard licence | $62.30 | First licence (base fee of $53.40 plus $8.90 for first licence). Each additional licence type - $8.90. |
Concession licence: Commonwealth Pension, DVA concession, Government seniors card holders and persons under 16. Health Care Card holders are not eligible. | $35.60 | First licence (base fee of $26.70 plus $8.90 for first licence). Each additional licence type - $8.90. |
Additional Licence | $8.90 | Add a licence type plus cost of the new licence type. |
Fees and charges last updated 1 July, 2023.
Payment options
| Online |   |
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| Service Centre |     |
More Information
- Aboriginal fishers do not need a sea fishing licence but must comply with all other fisheries rules, including:
- bag and possession limits
- size restrictions, and
- seasons.
Please visit Fishing Tasmania for more information on applying, renewing or changing a sea fishing licence.