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Commercial Fishing Licences - New South Wales

Description

You will need a licence if you intend to undertake commercial fishing in New South Wales waters. NSW waters include inland, estuaries and offshore waters.

Please be aware that your fishing boat will need to comply with certain standards and that each type of fishing activity is governed by separate rules and regulations.

It is advised that you contact the agency in the first instance due to the complex nature of this licence.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Please contact the agency to identify any eligibility requirements.

Prerequisites

Must Have

Commercial Fishing Boat Requirements

Duration

1, 5 or 10 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Application for commercial fishing licence

  • 1 year - $297.00
  • 5 years - $471.00
  • 10 years - $645.00.

Fees for 2023-24
Renew Renewal All

Renewal of commercial fishing licence

  • 1 year - $171.00
  • 5 years - $345.00
  • 10 years - $519.00.

Fees for 2023-24

Administering agency

Department of Regional NSW

NSW Department of Primary Industries

Fisheries NSW

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.