West Australian anglers who fish from a boat anywhere in the Sate, including those on charter boats will need a $30.00 licence as from October 2009.
The licence will apply to any form of fishing where a boat is used. There is also an additional licence for anglers who wish to target demersal scale fish such as dhufish, at a cost of $20.00 a day, $60.00 a fortnight or $150.00 annually.
Much of the revenue raised from the new licensing system will be used on researching ways to replenish dwindling fish stocks.
People fishing from beaches or jetties will not need a licence except where existing licences apply.
More information visit : www.fish.wa.gov.au
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