You must obtain a recreational fishing licence if you wish to fish in fresh or saltwater anywhere in New South Wales. You are required by law to pay the NSW Recreational Fishing Fee and carry a receipt showing the payment of the fee. These fees are outlined below:
- Three day recreational fishing licence is $7.00
- One month recreational fishing licence is $14.00
- One year recreational fishing licence is $35.00
- Three year recreational fishing licence is $85.00
These fees apply for spear fishing, hand lining, hand gathering, trapping, bait collecting and prawn netting or when in possession of fishing gear in, on or adjacent to waters. For more information, click
Recreational fishing licence fee