Size limits allow fish to reach maturity to complete their breeding cycle. Note: If you are boat fishing for demersal species in the West Coast Bioregion you must carry a release weight on board. For example, if you have a licence to fish for rock lobster and that is the only fishing activity that is taking place on the boat, you don’t need an RFBL.Īpply for a new licence or renew an existing licence online.Īlternatively, application forms are available from Department of Fisheries offices and online.
You require an RFBL for these fishing activities even if you are returning your catch to the water. line fishing (handline, rod and line, squid jigging).
Fishing for this species from a powered boat requires a Recreational Fishing from Boat Licence (RFBL).Īn RFBL is required for any fishing activity from a powered boat including: