You will need this licence if you intend to use small mesh gillnets for commercial fishing. To obtain a licence it is necessary to purchase a licence package form a current licence holder. This licence will allow you to possess or use up to 600 metres of net.
A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.
Significant restrictions and legislated rules apply to the application of this licence.
Annual
28 February
Fees Details for this service in table format.
Fee information is in the attached fee resource.
Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995 Tasmania
Fisheries (General and Fees) Regulations 2016 Tasmania
Fisheries (Scalefish) Rules 2015 Tasmania
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.
60 days
Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment
Water and Marine Resources
Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.
Commercial Fishing Licences and Seasons (Opens in new window)
