fishing

[RobertBurns]

now that I live by the beach, I fancy doing a spot of fishing..

Where will i find rules / regulations etc about fishing / permits etc? I notice on bridges its the RTA that puts up the No Fishing signs..

Anyone know the go for sydney / north shore beaches?

[guest30038]

You can download the regs and get a licence here: Recreational fishing rules and regulations | NSW Department of Primary Industries

The regs are different in each state so be sure to clue yourself up if you plan to fish on a holiday to another state.

Having never required a lcience in Qld, I got nabbed by NSW fisheries for a licence when I crossed the border. I was offshore fishing on the drift and didn't even realise I was in NSW

kev

[RobertBurns]

Cheers Kev..

Did you get a fine?

I'd love to go out on a boat.. but until i win the lotto itll be beach fishing for me!

Just purchased a years license theree.. only $30.. not bad I guess..

[guest30038]

Cheers Kev..

Did you get a fine?

Nah. They let me off...........saw that the rego on the boat was Qld and said that it happens often so they make exceptions in open water. If you're caught on the shore though, they come down heavily.

kev

[Bobj]

G'day mate, suggest that you check this out:

http://www.mpa.nsw.gov.au/pdf/Fishin...rine-Parks.pdf

And have a squiz at this forum.

Fishing Spots Sydney Harbour including Sydney fishing reports

This should help regarding other states.

Recreational Fishing / Fishing Licences

Cheers, Bobj.

[SDJ&A]

Thanks Kev, Thanks Bob.
Some good links there.

[Joebloggs]

now that I live by the beach, I fancy doing a spot of fishing..

Where will i find rules / regulations etc about fishing / permits etc? I notice on bridges its the RTA that puts up the No Fishing signs..

Anyone know the go for sydney / north shore beaches?

People fishing off bridges are a Hazard for other users of the bridge and for those who pass underneath in boats.

[Bobj]

People fishing off bridges are a Hazard for other users of the bridge and for those who pass underneath in boats.

And I always thought it was so we could not widdle off the bridges while we fished...

Cheers, Bobj.

[Joebloggs]

And I always thought it was so we could not widdle off the bridges while we fished...

Cheers, Bobj.

No its OK to do that from a bridge just not OK to fish