Commercial fisheries

Details of all fisheries licence holders are available on the Public Register.

Find out about cost recovery policies in place for commercial fisheries services to industry.

Abalone fishery

Explore South Australia's commercial abalone fishery, featuring Greenlip and Blacklip Abalone. Discover fishing zones, regulations, and sustainable practices.

Blue crab fishery

Blue crab fishery takes blue crabs in South Australia using crab pots and bait nets. Get key information on licensing, management and regulation of blue crab fisheries.

Charter boat fishery

Explore the Charter Boat Fishery, a regulated commercial platform for recreational fishing. Learn about licensing, registration, and sustainable practices today!

Lake Eyre Basin fishery

There is one licensed commercial fishing venture in the Lake Eyre Basin in the lower Cooper Creek area. Find out about management of the area.

Lakes and Coorong fishery

Explore the diverse Lakes and Coorong fishery, featuring a variety of native and exotic species. Learn about sustainable management practices and licensing details.

Marine scalefish fishery

The commercial Marine Scalefish fishery (MSF) is a multi-species and multi-gear fishery. Find out about management plus the recent MSF Reform strategy undertaken.

Miscellaneous fishery

Explore the Miscellaneous Fishery, which encompasses various species not covered by existing commercial fisheries, offering unique opportunities for sustainable fishing.

Gulf St Vincent prawn fishery

King prawns are taken in the Gulf St Vincent by this fishery, with prawns caught by trawlers at night. No new commercial licenses are currently available. Find out more.

Spencer Gulf and West Coast prawn fisheries

King prawns are taken in the Spencer Gulf and on the West Coast of Eyre Peninsula by these fisheries. No new commercial licenses are currently available. Learn more.

River fishery

Explore the River Murray fishery, spanning from Wellington to the Victorian border, and discover the unique commercial fishing opportunities in this vibrant ecosystem.

Rock lobster fishery

Explore the South Australian Rock Lobster fishery, divided into northern and southern zones, focusing on sustainable practices for harvesting Southern Rock Lobster.

Sardine fishery

Explore the South Australian sardine fishery, a vital part of the Marine Scalefish Fishery, focusing on sustainable practices and the Australian Sardine.

Vongole fishery

The Vongole Fishery consists of the taking of Vongole (Mud Cockle) in a Vongole fishing zone. There are 3 fishing zones, and no new available licences.

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)
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