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General Fishing Licence Info
There are ten different types of licence on offer. Please read the short summaries and the chart below to pick...

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Fishing Regulations

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Non-Resident Licences
If you’re a visitor from overseas planning more than a brief fishing trip, you must buy a Non-Resident Licence (NRL). A...

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Designated Waters Licence
Please read the following information and click the link below to apply for your Designated Waters Licence. PURCHASE A DESIGNATED WATERS...

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Controlled Fishery Licences
The aim of a Controlled Fishery is to manage angling pressure to preserve a high quality angling and wilderness experience. A...

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Species Requiring a Licence
The following is a list of species you need a Fish & Game licence to fish or hunt in New...

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Fishing Licence Agents
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Licence Profile Update Request
Have you changed your address/phone number/email recently and would like to update your information on the licencing database? You should...

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Sea Run Salmon Season Bag Limit
New regulations will assist in the management of Sea-run Salmon. Starting in the 2021/22 fishing season, Fish & Game has...

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