Mesh net registration - Lake George

You can only register recreational mesh nets for use in Lake George.

New registrations are no longer available for mesh nets use in:

  • the Coorong
  • Lake Albert
  • Lake Alexandrina.

You must register your recreational mesh nets annually. We accept mesh net registrations all year round and registrations expire on 30 June each year.

Conditions of use

  • You must be over 15 years of age.
  • Only 1 net can be registered per person.
  • Only the registered holder can operate the mesh net.
  • You must renew registration each year.
  • You must pay the correct fee at the time of application.
  • All registered nets will receive a PIRSA tag which must be attached to the yellow buoy.
  • Netting is only permitted in the central and northern lagoons of Lake George. The southern lagoon and all other waters feeding into Lake George are closed to netting.

For detailed rules, closures and registration information read the Lake George mesh net information sheet (PDF 193.2 KB or DOCX 882.6 KB).

Apply for registration

Online

Complete the online application for Lake George recreational mesh nets.

Once you have submitted your application, a PIRSA representative will contact you to organise payment.

Allow 7 working days for the processing and delivery of your registration.

If you are unsure about the success of your application contact Fisheries Licensing.

Email or post

Complete the Lake George recreational mesh net application form (PDF 190.9 KB).

Return the completed form by:

On receipt of your application, a PIRSA representative will contact you to organise payment.

We accept payment by Mastercard and Visa credit cards only.

Allow 7 working days for the processing and delivery of your registration.

If you are unsure about the success of your application contact Fisheries Licensing.

In person

You can register and pay by Mastercard or Visa at these PIRSA offices:

Adelaide

2 Hamra Avenue
West Beach SA 5024
Phone: (08) 8207 5332

Mount Gambier

7–9 Krummel Street
Mount Gambier SA 5290
Phone: (08) 8735 1300

Renewing your registration

We send all recreational Lake George mesh net registration holders a renewal application before 30 June each year.

If you do not renew your registration for that year, you will need to re-apply using one of the options above.

A tax invoice with payment details will accompany your renewal application.

Mesh net registration pack

When you successfully register or renew your registration, you will receive a:

Lost tags

If you lose a tag:

There is a fee to replace a mesh net tag.

Contact us

PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture, Leasing and Licensing

Office hours: 9:00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday

Phone: (08) 8207 5332 pirsa.fisherieslicensing@sa.gov.au
Page last reviewed: 10 Jul 2023

 


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