Fishing Licence (Rock Lobster) - Tasmania

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to fish commercially for rock lobster (crayfish).

This licence entitles the holder to be in possession of rock lobster in state waters. If you intend to be in possession of rock lobster in waters outside state waters then you must apply to the Agency for an endorsement on your fishing licence to permit this activity.

You are only allowed to catch a rock lobster using a rock lobster ring or rock lobster pot.

Due to the limitations and possible restrictions on the application of this licence, please consult with the Contact Officer for more information.

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

This fishing licence is subject to the rules of the applicable management plan and any other specified conditions.

Duration

Annual

Expiry

28 February

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Fee information is in the attached fee resource.

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Comply All Commercial Fishing Application Fees - PDF (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995 Tasmania

Regulation(s) name

Fisheries (General and Fees) Regulations 2016 Tasmania

Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Rules 2011 Tasmania

Lodgement process

Transfer

The Agency is able to provide the necessary forms and advice on which licences should be included in a licence package for the activities you intend to undertake.

Approval time

60 days

Administering agency

Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment

Water and Marine Resources

Contact details

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

Please use these contact details for help or more information:

Licensing and Fisheries Monitoring Section

Water and Marine Resources

Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment

 Tasmania
Operating address: 1 Franklin Wharf
Hobart, Tasmania 7000
Mailing address: GPO BOX 44
Hobart, Tasmania 7001
Phone: 03 6165 3000
Phone: 1300 368 550
Email: fisheries.licensing@dpipwe.tas.gov.au
Website: Sea Fishing and Aquaculture (Opens in new window)