Permitted fishing gear
The fishing gear listed below is permitted for use in South Australian waters.
Select the relevant device to view a description and information relating to:
- specifications
- restrictions
- registration
- marking.
Note: the use of opera house nets is no longer permitted in South Australia.
For information about prohibited equipment go to illegal gear.
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Bait fork or spade >
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Bait pump >
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Bow & arrow >
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Cockle net >
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Crab rake >
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Dip tin >
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Drop net >
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Hand fish spear/ spear gun / powerheads >
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Hand net >
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Hook sizes & traces >
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Hoop net >
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Illegal gear >
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Mesh net >
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Mussel dredge >
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Pyramid net >
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Razorfish tongs >
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Release weight >
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Rock Lobster pot >
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Rock Lobster snare >
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Rod & handline >
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Shrimp trap >
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Teaser line >
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Page last reviewed: 30 Jun 2023