Regulations

Fishing Resources

Bag limits, size limits, and licensing requirements vary by state and change seasonally. Always check with your local fisheries authority before heading out.

Queensland(QLD)

QLD Fisheries — Bag & Size Limits

Official bag limits, size limits and possession limits for all Queensland recreational species

QLD Fishing Licence & Rules

Recreational fishing rules, closures, and general information for Queensland waters

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Rules

GBRMPA fishing rules, no-take zones, and green zone maps for the Reef

New South Wales(NSW)

NSW DPI Fisheries — Size & Bag Limits

Complete size and bag limits for NSW saltwater and freshwater species

NSW Fishing Licence

Purchase your NSW recreational fishing licence and understand exemptions

NSW Marine Parks & No-Take Zones

Marine park sanctuary zones and fishing restrictions in NSW coastal parks

Victoria(VIC)

VFA — Recreational Fishing Rules

Bag limits, size limits, and closed seasons for Victorian salt and freshwater species

Victorian Fishing Licence

Apply for your Victorian recreational fishing licence online

Port Phillip Bay Fisheries Rules

Specific rules for Port Phillip Bay including snapper closures and size limits

Tasmania(TAS)

IFS — Tasmanian Fishing Rules

Inland Fisheries Service bag limits, size limits and licence requirements for TAS

DPIPWE Sea Fishing Rules

Sea fishing rules for Tasmania including abalone, scallop and finfish limits

Tasmanian Fishing Licence

Freshwater fishing licence for rivers, lakes, and highland lakes in Tasmania

Northern Territory(NT)

NT Recreational Fishing

NT's Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade manages barramundi, reef, and tidal fisheries across the Top End and Gulf regions.

Western Australia(WA)

WA Fisheries — Recreational Fishing

WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. Covers dhufish, baldchin groper, pink snapper, and all WA-specific species limits.

South Australia(SA)

SA Recreational Fishing

SA Department of Primary Industries and Regions. Covers King George whiting, snapper, southern bluefin tuna, and SA-specific regulations.

National & Federal Resources

AFMA — Commonwealth Fishing Rules

Australian Fisheries Management Authority — rules for Commonwealth waters (3+ nautical miles offshore)

Recfish Australia — National Peak Body

Australia's peak recreational fishing body — advocacy, sustainability reports, and national rules updates

Marine Parks Australia

Commonwealth Marine Reserves — maps, rules, and permitted activities in federal marine parks

ANSA — Australian National Sportfishing Association

Fishing competition rules, record claims, and angling education

Important notice

Fishing regulations change regularly. The links above go directly to official government fisheries websites. Fish Tripper does not hold or display bag limits or size limits — always verify current rules on the official state fisheries website before heading out.