The discounts have been discontinued, everyone pays the same price now.
All we need now is for death duties to be re- introduced and a yearly fee on skippers tickets along with a general fishing licence for beach fishers as well as those fishing from boats.
Then there is always a beach access tax for those that like to take a stroll along there local beach and of course an on the spot fine for smoker on the beach.
It would have been better if everyone paid something, I dont understand why the crabs i catch from the yak are free yet the ones from the boat are worth $50 per year. If there was a state wide rec licence beach or boat the overall fees could be averaged out.
Most people who buy everything might only use some things once or twice every few years, some people who pay nothing fish most days of the year!
i changed my licences this year for the first time and only selected the rfbl licence option due to the expense for a family renewal.
i will eventually get the fresh water licences though as I want to try some trout fishing this year as we will be glamping down at Waroona over Xmas.
It’s interesting how our state has the most expensive licences. And not by a small margin either.
I know that we are physically a big state, but we do not have the number of fishers that they have over east to monitor, so the cost burden we are paying is disappointing.
It doesn’t seem to be buying us more ramps and facilities...
I guess the positive side of it is that people out fishing (and doing the right thing) are genuinely passionate and more likely to do the right thing in general. If you are paying for the privelege, you are more likely to respect the rules which in turn may help future generations who want to get out and enjoy what our fisheries have to offer.
Not supporting the ridiculous cost (which maybe also excludes people who want to have a go but can't afford it) - just trying to find a plus.
I do like the idea of a single, affordable licence system for most recreational fishing activities. I also think it would be good for beach/river fishing to be included....free for under 16s so our kids can participate.
As I understand it you can take friends fishing on your boat and they don't have to have a licence, but you can only catch the amount for each licence. So if you have 1 licenced fisher on board you can catch 1 licence limit, 2 2 limits, etc, but be aware Dhu limit of 2 per boat.
Please correct me if I am wrong!!
However there is one feature of the laws that makes it a bit easier - for RFBL, at least, there only needs to be one licensed angler on board, although the bag limits apply to the number of licensed anglers.
Yep its one big money grab. So, to fish for Abalone its $50 for 4 hr season, Marron $50 for 4 week season.
Of all the licence money raised only 25% of it goes into RFIF funding. Recfish West has had a windfall as they take 15% of the licence revenue so for someone taking out all licences they get $39 which is more than a licence in most other states. I wouldnt mind knowing what Refish West are doing with all this extra money they are now getting.
Shifted over to Nth qld last year and the only paid licence here is for the stocked impoundments (barra dams, lakes etc) $10 a week or $50 a year (36 with discount) which allows you to fish 63 stocked fisheries. Cheap way to chase monster barra all year round as we have a closed saltwater season nov to feb.
A quick look on the fisheries website here shows a reasonably detailed spreadsheet of how much money has come in and where its been spent.
Now to go net a few prawns before ducking out in the tinny to shoot a cray or two with the speargun
Just got my freshwater license for when I head down to the Blackwood this holiday season, $50... and i really only want to catch Redfin, which is a pest speices anyway. Why we need a license to catch a pest speices I will never know. If i catch some trout or cobbler, I would just throw them back.
Faulkner Family
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what lisence , just the rfbl
what lisence , just the rfbl or the lot
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
D_d_001
Posts: 1522
Date Joined: 09/03/13
The lot
The lot
squidvicious1
Posts: 821
Date Joined: 22/07/10
Is that with multiple
Is that with multiple discounts.
meglodon
Posts: 5981
Date Joined: 17/06/10
Discounts discontinued
The discounts have been discontinued, everyone pays the same price now.
All we need now is for death duties to be re- introduced and a yearly fee on skippers tickets along with a general fishing licence for beach fishers as well as those fishing from boats.
Then there is always a beach access tax for those that like to take a stroll along there local beach and of course an on the spot fine for smoker on the beach.
Well done wa gov.
Moking
Posts: 1252
Date Joined: 30/05/12
Just renewed mine....still
Just renewed mine....still getting the "old fella's" discount- ooops - I mean the Seniors Discount.
This doesn't mean that I will necessarily be catching more than the younger blokes on here for paying less though- lol
My Dad taught me how to Fish-Thanks Dad.(RIP)
Pete F
Posts: 310
Date Joined: 07/01/18
It would have been better if
It would have been better if everyone paid something, I dont understand why the crabs i catch from the yak are free yet the ones from the boat are worth $50 per year. If there was a state wide rec licence beach or boat the overall fees could be averaged out.
Most people who buy everything might only use some things once or twice every few years, some people who pay nothing fish most days of the year!
Cheers
timboon
Posts: 2924
Date Joined: 14/11/10
Fish pigs gotta pay court
Fish pigs gotta pay court costs somehow.
D_d_001
Posts: 1522
Date Joined: 09/03/13
some quick research I just
some quick research
I just had a quick look so could be out on some of these but looks like
NSW - $35/year covers all
Vic - $36.20 covers all
Qld - No Licence req
SA - No licence Req
TAs - $63 covers all
NT No lic required
Good old WA $260.
little johnny
Posts: 5332
Date Joined: 04/12/11
Rip off
.
backlash
Posts: 335
Date Joined: 12/10/10
Yep
i changed my licences this year for the first time and only selected the rfbl licence option due to the expense for a family renewal.
i will eventually get the fresh water licences though as I want to try some trout fishing this year as we will be glamping down at Waroona over Xmas.
It’s interesting how our state has the most expensive licences. And not by a small margin either.
I know that we are physically a big state, but we do not have the number of fishers that they have over east to monitor, so the cost burden we are paying is disappointing.
It doesn’t seem to be buying us more ramps and facilities...
rant over...
choc
Posts: 669
Date Joined: 05/01/12
Is the size and low
Is the size and low population compared to the other states the reason? More land to cover, less people to pay for fishing licences.
Darren253
Posts: 570
Date Joined: 23/07/16
If tweeted fisheries and Dave
I've tweeted fisheries and Dave Kelly asking for a justifcation sharing D_D_001's numbers...
Will let you know if i get a responce!
buschy
Posts: 626
Date Joined: 27/11/09
The flip side
I guess the positive side of it is that people out fishing (and doing the right thing) are genuinely passionate and more likely to do the right thing in general. If you are paying for the privelege, you are more likely to respect the rules which in turn may help future generations who want to get out and enjoy what our fisheries have to offer.
Not supporting the ridiculous cost (which maybe also excludes people who want to have a go but can't afford it) - just trying to find a plus.
I do like the idea of a single, affordable licence system for most recreational fishing activities. I also think it would be good for beach/river fishing to be included....free for under 16s so our kids can participate.
Jackfrost80
Posts: 8052
Date Joined: 07/05/12
To add to the interstate
To add to the interstate prices, you can also purchase a 3 day licence for around $7 in NSW and Vic.
I wonder how many of us take out a mate/relative decky who would happily pay the $7 but not keen on paying the full $40 for a single trip out?
I know I take out around 6-10 per year so that's potentially up to $70 in lost revenue from my boat.
Officially off the Pies bandwagon
crasny1
Posts: 6986
Date Joined: 16/10/08
Jack
As I understand it you can take friends fishing on your boat and they don't have to have a licence, but you can only catch the amount for each licence. So if you have 1 licenced fisher on board you can catch 1 licence limit, 2 2 limits, etc, but be aware Dhu limit of 2 per boat.
Please correct me if I am wrong!!
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sunshine
Posts: 2558
Date Joined: 03/03/09
And in Vic & NSW
Pensioners are free.......you just to show your pension card.
resurgence
Posts: 573
Date Joined: 23/04/14
Expensive
Especially for a family.
However there is one feature of the laws that makes it a bit easier - for RFBL, at least, there only needs to be one licensed angler on board, although the bag limits apply to the number of licensed anglers.
timboon
Posts: 2924
Date Joined: 14/11/10
What discount do kids get
What discount do kids get nowadays?
Looking forward to hearing the feedback from the policy makers because $260 is BS.....
Rob H
Posts: 5745
Date Joined: 18/01/12
Half price
Half price
Give a man a mask, and he'll show you his true face...
The older you get the more you realize that no one has a f++king clue what they're doing.
Everyone's just winging it.
Jackfrost80
Posts: 8052
Date Joined: 07/05/12
and full quota
and full quota
Officially off the Pies bandwagon
Oldbull
Posts: 175
Date Joined: 21/09/15
Concessions are still available
Concessions still apply to seniors, pensioners, under 16s and spouse of a pensioner. and 10% discount for multiple activities. Still damn high though.
D_d_001
Posts: 1522
Date Joined: 09/03/13
Darren: any word back? and
Darren: any word back?
and just to be clear the $260 includes the 10% discount fir multi licenses
Darren253
Posts: 570
Date Joined: 23/07/16
Not a peep
Not a peep
timboon
Posts: 2924
Date Joined: 14/11/10
Half price is what i was
Half price is what i was hoping, I shall be getting my 4 year old a lisence this season...
Paul H
Posts: 2104
Date Joined: 18/01/07
Could someone please specify
Could someone please specify what the $260 covers (itemised) for a South Aussie.
Some are currently pushing hard for a RFL here in SA at the moment but of course they wish to manage it.
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Paul H
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Date Joined: 18/01/07
Should add that SA has no
Should add that SA has no RFL ATM but around $800,000 is collected from recreational cray pots and (very limited locations) rec net fees.
We also pay a boating levy ($60 a year from memory) attached to boat rego and the usual ramp fees
mostly ends up in general revenue
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D_d_001
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Date Joined: 09/03/13
OK Good to hear from ppl in
OK Good to hear from ppl in other states.
what is it you pay for rec cray pots?
breakdown below
D_d_001
Posts: 1522
Date Joined: 09/03/13
Rec fishing from boat $40Rock
Rec fishing from boat $40
Rock lobster $50
Abalone $50
Marron $50
Freswater fishing $50
Net fishing $50
with 10% off is you buy more than 1
so all $290 -%10(290) = $261
Paul H
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Date Joined: 18/01/07
SA - Southern Rock Lobster
SA - Southern Rock Lobster pot fees per year
$74 - one pot
$205 two pots Max of two pots
4 cray per day or 8 per boat (must have 2 licence holders aboard)
(same if diving)
The few dams we can fish require a permit (think it is $30 per year) - not required at this stage to fish the Murray
Rec nets are only allowed in the Coorong, Lake Alexandrina, Lake Albert and Lake George - not sure of the associated fees
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Poltergeist
Posts: 159
Date Joined: 03/12/13
Yep its one big money grab.
Yep its one big money grab. So, to fish for Abalone its $50 for 4 hr season, Marron $50 for 4 week season.
Of all the licence money raised only 25% of it goes into RFIF funding. Recfish West has had a windfall as they take 15% of the licence revenue so for someone taking out all licences they get $39 which is more than a licence in most other states. I wouldnt mind knowing what Refish West are doing with all this extra money they are now getting.
backlash
Posts: 335
Date Joined: 12/10/10
artificial reefs
I think some of it is going into the artificial reefs being deployed, which I do not have an issue with.
Travgrundy91
Posts: 25
Date Joined: 17/12/17
Dont miss the licencing
Dont miss the licencing system of Wa.
Shifted over to Nth qld last year and the only paid licence here is for the stocked impoundments (barra dams, lakes etc) $10 a week or $50 a year (36 with discount) which allows you to fish 63 stocked fisheries. Cheap way to chase monster barra all year round as we have a closed saltwater season nov to feb.
A quick look on the fisheries website here shows a reasonably detailed spreadsheet of how much money has come in and where its been spent.
Now to go net a few prawns before ducking out in the tinny to shoot a cray or two with the speargun
hairyhaggis
Posts: 36
Date Joined: 06/04/18
Just got my freshwater
Just got my freshwater license for when I head down to the Blackwood this holiday season, $50... and i really only want to catch Redfin, which is a pest speices anyway. Why we need a license to catch a pest speices I will never know. If i catch some trout or cobbler, I would just throw them back.