Fishing gear, bait and berley
There are restrictions on the number and types of recreational fishing gear you can use. It is your responsibility to know the rules that apply to your methods of fishing.
Before going fishing, read the below information and:
- Check whether you are allowed to use your gear and if it meets legal specifications.
- Make sure your gear is registered, marked, or tagged if it needs to be.
- Find out how many of each device and which combinations you can use.
- Understand the rules for using bait and berley.
Any equipment that is not compliant is considered illegal fishing gear and may be seized and forfeited.
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Permitted fishing gear >
Find out what gear you can use for your methods of fishing in SA waters.
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Gear combination rules >
Fishing gear combinations are subject to rules according to the waters you are fishing in.
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Registering & marking your gear >
Certain fishing devices need to be registered annually, and some gear must be marked with a tag and buoy.
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Illegal fishing gear >
Fishing gear that does not meet legal dimensions and requirements cannot be used in SA waters.
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Bait & berley >
Fishers need to be familiar with the bait and berley rules to limit the spread of aquatic disease and pests.
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