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

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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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Back Country Licence
Please read the following information and click the link below to apply for your Backcountry Licence Endorsement. To fish a designated...

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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
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