Introduction
When fishing in NSW waters, both freshwater and saltwater, you're legally required to pay a recreational fishing fee and carry the receipt showing payment.
You can renew your 1-year or 3-year recreational fishing licence online or by phone.
Note: If you renew before your expiry date, your renewal begins from the date your current licence expires (not from the date of payment).
Fees
For information on recreational fishing and licence fees visit NSW Primary Industries website.
You must show your licence fee receipt if asked by an authorised officer.
Fee exemptions
Not everyone has to pay a fee for a recreational fishing licence.
Check if you are eligible for a recreational fishing fee exemption.
If you are eligible, you'll need to carry the necessary proof with you when you're fishing, in case you're called upon to show it.
How to renew
Online
- Select the 'Renew online' button.
- Enter your licence number and renewal number (as shown on your renewal notice)
- Complete the online form.
By phone
You can renew a recreational fishing licence (using Visa or Mastercard only) by calling 1300 369 365.
Add a digital licence
If you wish you can add your recreational fishing licence to:
- your MyServiceNSW Account
- the Service NSW app.