A Recreational Fishing Licence (RFL) covers, all forms of recreational fishing in all of Victoria's marine, estuarine and freshwaters.

Unless you are exempt, a RFL is required when taking, or attempting to take, any species of fish by any method including line fishing, bait collection, gathering shellfish, yabby fishing, prawning and spear fishing.

Who is Exempt?
You will not need a licence to fish if you are:

• under 18 years of age;
• 70 years of age or over;.

or a holder of a :

• Victorian Seniors Card;
• Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Card;
• Veterans' Affairs Repatriation Health Card coded (TPI)
• Commonwealth Pensioner Concession Card coded either (DSP), (DSP Blind), (AGE), (AGE Blind) or (CAR)

What happens if I don't have a licence?

Fisheries Officers will be on patrol to ensure fishers hold a valid licence. Penalties apply for fishing without a licence.

How do I obtain a licence?

You are able to purchase a license on line, from DPI at this address, www.dpi.vic.gov.au or from any one of 980 retail businesses throughout Victoria, including most tackle shops.  A full list can be found here.  Shell Touch Outlets also are able to sell 28 day or 2 day licenses.

How much is a license?

3 Year License - $66.00

1 Year License - $24.50

28 Day License - $12.00

2 Day License - $6.00

The RFL may be purchased to come into effect on a future date for up to one year from the actual date of purchase. A RFL may not be loaned or transferred to another person.