Commercial fishing

Commercial fishing in SA

Get information about rules and regulations, licensing and registration, plus size limits and management of South Australian commercial fisheries and processors.

What you need to know

About commercial fishing

PIRSA is responsible for the ecologically sustainable development of South Australia’s aquatic resources and the administration of the Fisheries Management Act 2007. This is achieved through:

  • protecting aquatic environments
  • licensing and registration of fisheries and fish processors
  • fisheries management plans
  • scientific research and innovation
  • increasing trade and investment in conjunction with industry.

In 2021-22 our seafood industry generated $0.5 billion in revenue for South Australia.

Seafood Growth Strategy

The Seafood Growth Strategy is a 10-year plan that aims to drive growth and opportunities for a sustainable and profitable seafood sector in South Australia.

Learn more

Fishwatch Hotline

Call the Fishwatch Hotline for information about:

  • rules and regulations
  • licensing and registration
  • reporting shark sightings

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Freecall 1800 065 522 Go to Reporting (Fishwatch)
Page last reviewed: 27 Oct 2022

 


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