NSW Fishing Rules Feedback

Submitted: Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 19:22

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NSW Fishing Rules

Fishing in Australian salt and fresh waters is governed by state rules and regulations and must be strictly followed as these laws are in place to ensure fisheries are ecologically sustainable.

Wibbersnukle

I was told by a deep sea fishing operator that pensioners do not need a fishing license. Is this correct?

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Reply By: Member - Warfer (VIC) - Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 19:38

Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 19:38

FISHING LICENCES

As from 23 March 2001 you now need a fishing licence to fish anywhere in New South Wales. Licences cost $5 for 3 days, $10 for 1 month, $25 for 1 year and $70 for 3 years. You also need a licence for spear fishing, diving, hand gathering and bait collection. Children under 18 years and Commonwealth pension card holders do not need a licence.

You can obtain information about New South Wales Fisheries at www.fisheries.nsw.gov.au

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Follow Up By: Wibbersnukle - Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 19:46

Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 19:46

Many thanks Warfer. I thought it would be a good idea to get confirmation on this issue.

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Follow Up By: Member - Ian W (NSW) - Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 20:15

Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 20:15

Aboriginals are also exempt whatever their age or location in NSW

Ian

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Follow Up By: Member - Warfer (VIC) - Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 20:23

Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 20:23

No Worries Mate..

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Reply By: Member - John T (Tamworth NSW) - Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 21:11

Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 21:11

G'day Wibbersnukle

I can tell you from the Fisheries Officers mouth that holders of pensioner concession cards do not need to buy a "Fishing Licence"

However I must correct a post below that states that aboriginal people do not need a licence - in freshwater they are exempt but unless they meet some special circumstances in saltwater they are required to hold the licence.

Check www.dpi.nsw.gov.au for all NSW rules and regs

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Follow Up By: Member - Ian W (NSW) - Monday, Mar 23, 2009 at 21:23

Monday, Mar 23, 2009 at 21:23

Thanks John T,

I'll follow that one up as we have some part indiginous "locals" who are of the belief that they are "traditional" fishers and therefor don't require a licence.

Ian

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