Fishing and Boating

Stanley is famous for its runs of Blue Warehou, also known as Snotty Trevally from the Stanley Wharf. Freshwater fishing can be found at Lake Mikany.

Nelson Bay located at the mouth of the Arthur River is a thriving fishing destination. The onset of spring can see sea-run trout and salmon active.

Anglers fishing in Tasmania’s inland waters must hold a current Inland Fisheries Service angling license. Anyone may, however, take indigenous ie native fish, using a bush pole without a license.

Persons under 14 years do not require a license.

A licensee may fish Tasmania’s approved inland waters with a rod, reel and line only during the open season.

An angling license has a maximum duration of 1 year, from the 1st of August till the following 31st of July. No matter when you buy your license it will expire on the following 31st of July.

Note that a license is not valid unless signed in ink by the holder. This does not have to be done at the point of purchase but it must be done before use.

No adult, licensed or unlicensed, may fish in a juvenile angling pond ie one reserved for use by young people under 16 years.

Specific fishing regulations for bag and size limits and fishing techniques (bait, lure or fly) may vary between waters.

Angling Licenses are available from the Stanley Visitor Centre.

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