Netting Laws

NOTICE: Fishing regulations relating to the use of nets, traps and other fishing equipment vary throughout Australia and are subject to change under the management of the relevant government authorities. It is advised to check local regulations prior to using this equipment to ensure that you are legally permitted to do so:

Queensland:
www.qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/boating-fishing/rec-fishing/rules/equipment

New South Wales:
www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/fishing-rules-and-regs

Australian Capital Territory:
www.environment.act.gov.au/nature-conservation/fish/recreational-fishing-in-the-act

Victoria:
http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/fisheries/recreational-fishing/recreational-fishing-guide/permitted-fishing-equipment

Tasmania:
nre.tas.gov.au/sea-fishing-aquaculture/recreational-fishing/scalefish/gear-restrictions

South Australia:
www.pir.sa.gov.au/fishing/fishing_gear

Western Australia:
http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/fishing-and-aquaculture/recreational-fishing/recreational-fishing-rules

Northern Territory:
https://nt.gov.au/marine/recreational-fishing