Aborigines practising Tasmanian Aboriginal cultural fishing activities are exempted under the provisions of the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995 from the requirement to hold a fishing licence to fish in Tasmanian waters

Downloadable brochures developed for popular lakes and rivers which include maps showing each access point and provide important information for local and visiting anglers including anglers code of conduct, regulation, safety, environmental issues and fishery management objectives

Online facility for the payment of freshwater fishing licence fees

Inland Fisheries Service information on licences for fishing in inland waters, including details of licence conditions and fees, and links to online payment facilities for licence purchases, upgrades and replacements, and licence renewals

The Code is a guide to responsible sea fishing practice for the future, covering net fishing, rod and line fishing, rock lobster fishing, diving practices, shellfish, safety practices, environmental responsibility, charter boats,and bag limits

The Derwent Estuary Program is working with its partners to raise public awareness about the potential health implications of eating seafood from the Derwent estuary

Information on Inland Fisheries Service permits for stocking of trout in farm dams. Includes link to printable permit application form

Website with the most comprehensive database of fish related data in Australia, and information about fish buying, safety and quality, storage, preparation, cooking and marketing. Includes the Status of Key Australian Fish Stocks Report

Information on the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment's Fishcare Volunteer program, through which individuals help members of the recreational fishing communuity with good fishing practices. Includes link to application form

Parks and Wildlife Service information on aspects of fishing in Tasmania's national parks and reserves

Links to maps and advice handouts on fishing the Tasman Peninsula, Tamar River, St Helens, Smithton and Stanley, Derwent River and the D'Entrecasteaux Channel and Bruny Island

Details of Fishwatch through which illegal fishing activities observed by fishers and the general community may be reported

Inland Fisheries Service information on freshwater recreational fishing in Tasmania, including what and when to fish

Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment guide to the best fishing spots in each region of the state

Details of the IFAC, which advises the Minister on inland fisheries issues, provides a forum for consultation, reviews management plans, and promotes awareness of fisheries management activities

The Inland Fisheries Service has 10 Authorised Fisheries Officers who regularly patrol inland waters throughout the state checking that anglers are complying with the requirements of the Inland Fisheries Act 1995. List of penalties included

The Inland Fisheries Service is responsible for the regulation, management and promotion of Tasmania's recreational and commercial freshwater fisheries, and the protection of native freshwater fauna

Liawenee open weekend is to be held on Saturday and Sunday, 18th and 19th May from 10am to 3pm each day at the Inland Fisheries Service field station

Links to a range of recreational sea fishing information: fish species; hot fishing spots; maps, seasons and licences; nets, gears and baits; recipes; code on sea fishing for the future, and newsletter articles

Management overview of the recreational fishing sector in Tasmania, with links to further recreational fishing information

Information on the recreational fisheries in Tasmania, and the rules and regulations that apply to the large range of fish species, including seasons, licences, size limits, restrictions and other information. Species includes rock lobsters and crabs, abalone, scalefish and shark, and scallops. Other recreational fisheries and activities include seaweed, aquarium fishes, shellfish and shell collection, and Aboriginal cultural fishing

Latest guide to Tasmania's rules and regulations for recreational sea fishing

Online licence application and payment for new, renewal and replacement Tasmanian recreational sea fishing licences. Includes details of fees, numbers and marking buoys

Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment information for recreational and commercial fishers including regulations, licences, seasons, species information, permit fisheries, fishing tips, fishing grants, Fishcare Volunteers and more

Basic safety information for fishers, with links to important sites, including Bureau of Meteorology, Marine and Safety Tasmania, and Coastview

The latest Inland Fisheries Service annual recreational Inland Fiishing Code provides information on angling licences and regulations, season dates for inland waters, fish stocks, calendar of events, fishing associations, and emergency contact details

Listing a range of professional guiding services including one day fly fishing lessons for beginners through to fully guided expeditions

Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment site with information about tuna species, gear, bag and possession limits for albacore, southern bluefin tuna, skipjack and yellowfin tuna